Kohl’s is closing 27 stores across more than a dozen states as the struggling retailer looks to improve profitability.

"While Kohl's continues to believe in the health and strength of its profitable store base, these specific locations were underperforming stores," the company said. Start the day

Twenty-seven "underperforming" Kohl’s stores are set to shutter this spring. The company published a list of the locations late last week.