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Kohl's to Open 10 Amazon Smart Home Experience Zones in Chicago, Los Angeles Stores

Kohl’s said 10 of its stores will house Amazon smart home experience spaces. Beginning in October, customers in the Chicago and Los Angeles markets will be able to buy Amazon devices, accessories and smart home products directly from Amazon in…

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select Kohl’s stores in what the retailer called a “first-of-its-kind” experience. The dedicated 1,000-square-foot spaces will allow consumers to have hands-on interaction with smart home products, many powered by Alexa, it said Wednesday. Amazon employees will staff the zones, and customers can schedule an Amazon expert to come to their home, evaluate their needs and install smart home products, Kohl’s said. Customers also can learn more about Amazon Home Services, which offers access to vetted local services professionals in various categories "from cleaning to plumbing," it said.