Kohl’s has a chance at success

Re: “Kohl’s bets big on California,” Sept. 23: I live in Fresno, where a Kohl’s and a Mervyn’s had been across the street from one another for years.

One day I went to Mervyn’s first thing in the morning. When the doors opened, I found the store in total disarray. I went across the street to Kohl’s, and it was immaculate.

My experience may explain why Mervyn’s failed but Kohl’s might succeed in the same locations.

Jim Sherman

Fresno