The Rise & Stall of KohlÕs Department Stores is the first book written about one of the major powerhouses in American retailing. The emergence of KohlÕs is a great testament that a new business concept (in this case, a ÔwedgeÕ between a discounter like Wal-Mart and a department store like MacyÕs), if executed properly, can quickly capture market share and succeed, even in todayÕs very crowded retail field.