The new Kohl's department store at Austin Landing in Miami Twp. held its grand opening Wednesday morning.
A ribbon-cutting was held at 6:45 a.m. and the store opened to the public shortly after that.
A handful of of customers waited outside about an hour ahead of time for the store to open.
The new store employs about 150 people, but as the holidays approach more will be added, Kohl's officials said.
Lila Pettett-Williams landed a job at the store and said she fought hard to get it.
"I need a job," she said. "I had been in the banking industry for years and got downsized. So, I've been without a job, full-time or part-time, since 2009."
Kohl's opened 30 stores Wednesday in 20 states.
The company says all new stores opening this fall feature innovative store designs and new enhancements to increase comfort and convenience for shoppers. Some of these features include updated check-out stations and upgraded fitting rooms.
Anyone interested in applying for seasonal positions at the store can pick up an application or go online at kohls.com.
To apply for a job at Kohl's, pick up an application at one of the following locations:
* the store
* www.kohls.com
* www.snagajob.com
