After reading some of the not-so-nice online comments about the new Kohlâs (and Sephora) store located at 1854 Sun Vista Pl., behind the Tampa Premium Outlets, next to At Home, I have to admit that I wasnât expecting too much.
Whereas some commenters in local online communities railed that Kohlâs was less of a âdepartmentâ store than they remembered and more like a Ross or TJ Maxx, what I found was very much more like a Macyâs or Dillardâs but with lower prices. The menâs department is many times larger than any discount retailer, with large selections of brands from Nike and Under Armour to Columbia, Izod, Dockers and many more.
And, the prices (with Grand Opening specials throughout the store) were more reasonable than I expected, too â especially when you sign up for a Kohlâs membership or credit card (or both). I ended up buying an Apt. 9 sports jacket for myself for less than $100, a nice silk tie to go with the jacket for around $20 and a V-neck T-shirt for less than $10.
The womenâs department was even larger (and the Sephora beauty supply area was bigger than I remember at the JC Penney at the Shops at Wiregrass) and the departments for kids and babies (I bought some Bluey and Spider-Man pajamas for the grandkids) were as large or larger than what Iâve seen at, say, Target. There also was a selection of Halloween-themed merchandise (and clothing) available in several departments. And, again unlike Ross or Marshallâs, everything is well organized and clearly marked.
Is Kohlâs the department store of my dreams? Maybe not. But, considering how close Jannah and I live to it and the prices Iâve already found, I think weâll both be visiting regularly.
For more information, call (813) 501- 2601 or visit Kohls.com. And, please tell them I sent you! â GN
