Department store chain Kohl's will close 27 "underperforming" store locations across 15 states, including two in Ohio, by April, the company announced.

Kohl's says it plans to close 27 of its more than 1,150 locations by April. The 66 locations Macy's announced are among the 150 it's closing as part of its "Bold New Chapter" initiative "designed to return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."

Kohl’s said Friday it was closing 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April _ a fraction of its 1,150 store base _ as the struggling department store aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales.