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We shopped at Kohl's and Burlington to see which was a better store, and there was a clear winner
Burlington, in New York's Flatiron District, was my first stop.
![We shopped at Kohl's and Burlington to see which was a better store, and there was a clear winner](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-66925166%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-1007096%2Fburlington-in-new-yorks-flatiron-district-was-my-first-stop-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Christmas decorations and seasonal products were set up to the left of the entryway.
![Christmas decorations and seasonal products were set up to the left of the entryway.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925165,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1201760/christmas-decorations-and-seasonal-products-were-set-up-to-the-left-of-the-entryway-.jpg)
Women's clothing was on the right.
![Women](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925164,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1136306/womens-clothing-was-on-the-right-.jpg)
That section took up most of the first floor. The aisles seemed to go on forever.
![That section took up most of the first floor. The aisles seemed to go on forever.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925163,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1235506/that-section-took-up-most-of-the-first-floor-the-aisles-seemed-to-go-on-forever-.jpg)
The aisles were very narrow and difficult to walk through, especially if more than one person was trying to shop.
![The aisles were very narrow and difficult to walk through, especially if more than one person was trying to shop.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925162,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1048531/the-aisles-were-very-narrow-and-difficult-to-walk-through-especially-if-more-than-one-person-was-trying-to-shop-.jpg)
There was an overwhelming amount of clothing to go through. I saw a lot of recognizable brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and most of the name-brand products were under $35.
![There was an overwhelming amount of clothing to go through. I saw a lot of recognizable brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and most of the name-brand products were under $35.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925161,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1270094/there-was-an-overwhelming-amount-of-clothing-to-go-through-i-saw-a-lot-of-recognizable-brands-like-calvin-klein-and-tommy-hilfiger-and-most-of-the-name-brand-products-were-under-35-.jpg)
There were tons of jeans ...
![There were tons of jeans ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925160,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1087076/there-were-tons-of-jeans-.jpg)
... jackets ...
![... jackets ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925158,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1254283/-jackets-.jpg)
... and items on clearance.
![... and items on clearance.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925157,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1236060/-and-items-on-clearance-.jpg)
In the back of the store was a maze of handbags from brands like Juicy Couture and Betsey Johnson.
![In the back of the store was a maze of handbags from brands like Juicy Couture and Betsey Johnson.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925156,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1451518/in-the-back-of-the-store-was-a-maze-of-handbags-from-brands-like-juicy-couture-and-betsey-johnson-.jpg)
There were a lot of makeup and beauty products at low prices ...
![There were a lot of makeup and beauty products at low prices ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925154,width-700,height-525,imgsize-129431/there-were-a-lot-of-makeup-and-beauty-products-at-low-prices-.jpg)
... and even more women's clearance items. A lot of the in-store displays were pretty messy.
![... and even more women](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925153,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1232307/-and-even-more-womens-clearance-items-a-lot-of-the-in-store-displays-were-pretty-messy-.jpg)
There were a lot of snacks and small products for sale by the register, which had a very long line.
![There were a lot of snacks and small products for sale by the register, which had a very long line.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925152,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1290205/there-were-a-lot-of-snacks-and-small-products-for-sale-by-the-register-which-had-a-very-long-line-.jpg)
When I went upstairs, I noticed that the second floor had a very long line for the register as well.
![When I went upstairs, I noticed that the second floor had a very long line for the register as well.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925151,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1098156/when-i-went-upstairs-i-noticed-that-the-second-floor-had-a-very-long-line-for-the-register-as-well-.jpg)
There were a few aisles of shoes ...
![There were a few aisles of shoes ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925150,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1290268/there-were-a-few-aisles-of-shoes-.jpg)
... but a lot of shelves were empty. The store was very no-frills.
![... but a lot of shelves were empty. The store was very no-frills.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925149,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1284032/-but-a-lot-of-shelves-were-empty-the-store-was-very-no-frills-.jpg)
The second floor also carried toys ...
![The second floor also carried toys ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925147,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1435521/the-second-floor-also-carried-toys-.jpg)
... more clearance products ...
![... more clearance products ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925146,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1223901/-more-clearance-products-.jpg)
... and a ton of men's clothing.
![... and a ton of men](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925144,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1142792/-and-a-ton-of-mens-clothing-.jpg)
There was a tailor shop at the back of the floor, though the area around it was cluttered and messy.
![There was a tailor shop at the back of the floor, though the area around it was cluttered and messy.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925143,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1033277/there-was-a-tailor-shop-at-the-back-of-the-floor-though-the-area-around-it-was-cluttered-and-messy-.jpg)
There was even more packed into the third floor. There were aisles of women's coats ...
![There was even more packed into the third floor. There were aisles of women](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925141,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1125812/there-was-even-more-packed-into-the-third-floor-there-were-aisles-of-womens-coats-.jpg)
... infant and toddler clothes ...
![... infant and toddler clothes ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925140,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1358636/-infant-and-toddler-clothes-.jpg)
... and plenty of baby products like car seats and strollers.
![... and plenty of baby products like car seats and strollers.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925139,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1274679/-and-plenty-of-baby-products-like-car-seats-and-strollers-.jpg)
Home products were also upstairs. It wasn't the nicest store to shop in. The wood floors were stained, and a lot of the carpets were dirty.
![Home products were also upstairs. It wasn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925138,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1178250/home-products-were-also-upstairs-it-wasnt-the-nicest-store-to-shop-in-the-wood-floors-were-stained-and-a-lot-of-the-carpets-were-dirty-.jpg)
There were flickering lights, long lines, and a lot of clutter.
![There were flickering lights, long lines, and a lot of clutter.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925137,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1426296/there-were-flickering-lights-long-lines-and-a-lot-of-clutter-.jpg)
Next, I went to Kohl's in Jersey City, New Jersey.
![Next, I went to Kohl](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925136,width-700,height-525,imgsize-822994/next-i-went-to-kohls-in-jersey-city-new-jersey-.jpg)
Menswear was the first department I saw when I walked in. The store immediately seemed cleaner and brighter than Burlington.
![Menswear was the first department I saw when I walked in. The store immediately seemed cleaner and brighter than Burlington.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925135,width-700,height-525,imgsize-901866/menswear-was-the-first-department-i-saw-when-i-walked-in-the-store-immediately-seemed-cleaner-and-brighter-than-burlington-.jpg)
Kohl's carried name brands like Adidas and Under Armour, but they were slightly more expensive here than at Burlington.
![Kohl](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925132,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1100312/kohls-carried-name-brands-like-adidas-and-under-armour-but-they-were-slightly-more-expensive-here-than-at-burlington-.jpg)
Even though products generally seemed more expensive, there was a lot on sale.
![Even though products generally seemed more expensive, there was a lot on sale.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925131,width-700,height-525,imgsize-854802/even-though-products-generally-seemed-more-expensive-there-was-a-lot-on-sale-.jpg)
The organization of the floor wasn't great, but everything was more spread out than at Burlington, which made it more manageable to shop at.
![The organization of the floor wasn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925129,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1178658/the-organization-of-the-floor-wasnt-great-but-everything-was-more-spread-out-than-at-burlington-which-made-it-more-manageable-to-shop-at-.jpg)
Between the men's department and women's department were accessories, many of which were 50% off.
![Between the men](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925128,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1359731/between-the-mens-department-and-womens-department-were-accessories-many-of-which-were-50-off-.jpg)
There were a lot of styles to choose from ...
![There were a lot of styles to choose from ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925126,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1309087/there-were-a-lot-of-styles-to-choose-from-.jpg)
... and a huge beauty department, similar to that of a traditional department store.
![... and a huge beauty department, similar to that of a traditional department store.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925125,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1060049/-and-a-huge-beauty-department-similar-to-that-of-a-traditional-department-store-.jpg)
Women's clothes were also slightly more expensive at Kohl's than at Burlington ...
![Women](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925123,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1002602/womens-clothes-were-also-slightly-more-expensive-at-kohls-than-at-burlington-.jpg)
... but there was just as much to choose from.
![... but there was just as much to choose from.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925122,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1127187/-but-there-was-just-as-much-to-choose-from-.jpg)
There were also a lot of sales.
![There were also a lot of sales.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925120,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1028867/there-were-also-a-lot-of-sales-.jpg)
Further back in the store, there was a huge clearance section.
![Further back in the store, there was a huge clearance section.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925119,width-700,height-525,imgsize-985311/further-back-in-the-store-there-was-a-huge-clearance-section-.jpg)
Some products were as much as 80% off.
![Some products were as much as 80% off.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925118,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1027567/some-products-were-as-much-as-80-off-.jpg)
Upstairs was a huge children's department.
![Upstairs was a huge children](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925117,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1323289/upstairs-was-a-huge-childrens-department-.jpg)
There was a brand-new toy display from FAO Schwarz set up in time for the holidays ...
![There was a brand-new toy display from FAO Schwarz set up in time for the holidays ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925116,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1484003/there-was-a-brand-new-toy-display-from-fao-schwarz-set-up-in-time-for-the-holidays-.jpg)
... and a space set up for kids to meet Santa throughout December.
![... and a space set up for kids to meet Santa throughout December.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925115,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1025048/-and-a-space-set-up-for-kids-to-meet-santa-throughout-december-.jpg)
The top floor also carried shoes ...
![The top floor also carried shoes ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925113,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1166322/the-top-floor-also-carried-shoes-.jpg)
... bedding ...
![... bedding ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925112,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1045134/-bedding-.jpg)
... and a lot of home products.
![... and a lot of home products.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925110,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1158805/-and-a-lot-of-home-products-.jpg)
The electronics department was also brand-new. There were games, speakers, smart home devices, and more.
![The electronics department was also brand-new. There were games, speakers, smart home devices, and more.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925109,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1264429/the-electronics-department-was-also-brand-new-there-were-games-speakers-smart-home-devices-and-more-.jpg)
Kohl's even had a few tech products like the Apple Watch, which Burlington did not.
![Kohl](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925108,width-700,height-525,imgsize-685143/kohls-even-had-a-few-tech-products-like-the-apple-watch-which-burlington-did-not-.jpg)
Another thing Kohl's had that Burlington did not was online-order pickup lockers. They looked extremely similar to an Amazon Locker.
![Another thing Kohl](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925107,width-700,height-525,imgsize-918257/another-thing-kohls-had-that-burlington-did-not-was-online-order-pickup-lockers-they-looked-extremely-similar-to-an-amazon-locker-.jpg)
Even though Burlington was slightly less expensive, Kohl's offered a significantly better shopping experience. It also had more electronics, order-pickup lockers, and plenty of sales to keep prices low, ultimately making it the clear winner.
![Even though Burlington was slightly less expensive, Kohl](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-66925105,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1118875/even-though-burlington-was-slightly-less-expensive-kohls-offered-a-significantly-better-shopping-experience-it-also-had-more-electronics-order-pickup-lockers-and-plenty-of-sales-to-keep-prices-low-ultimately-making-it-the-clear-winner-.jpg)
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