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12/29/2011Nordstrom Rack To Open At Edinger Plaza In Huntington Beach, Calif.
SEATTLE, Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Orange County. The approximately 34,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open during fall 2012 at Edinger Plaza in Huntington Beach, Calif. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., carrying on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50 to 60 percent off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack a... 
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12/28/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open at Warwick Mall in Rhode Island
                                                                       SEATTLE, Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Warwick, R.I., located just outside of Providence. The new 37,360 square-foot store is scheduled to open during fall 2012 in a newly developed wing at Warwick Mall. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., and carries on-trend merchandi... 
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12/01/2011Nordstrom Reports November Sales
SEATTLE, Dec 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 5.6 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended November 26, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended November 27, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $910 million for November 2011 increased 11.6 percent compared with total retail sales of $815 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 7.1 per... 
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11/21/2011Nordstrom, New Balance and Shoes That Fit Join to Give the Gift of Shoes to Thousands of Children in Need
New shoes mean bright smiles for kids across the country this holiday season SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordstrom, Inc., New Balance and Shoes That Fit have joined together to help make sure nearly 12,000 children across the country will have something to be proud of this holiday season—new shoes. As part of the annual Nordstrom Holiday Giving Tree program, beginning November 25 through December 24 all Nordstrom stores will display a holiday tree with tags that customers can p... 
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11/18/2011Nordstrom Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2011-- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share payable on December 15, 2011, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2011. ABOUT NORDSTROM Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading fashion specialty retailers. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 225 stores in 30 state... 
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11/18/2011Nordstrom to Close University Mall Store in Orem, Utah
OREM, Utah, Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom today announced plans to close its University Mall store in Orem, Utah. Originally opened March 29, 2002, the 122,000-square foot store will close to the public at the end of business on February 24, 2012. The company will continue to operate at three nearby locations: a full-line store at Fashion Place Mall in Murray, Utah; the Sugar House Rack in Salt Lake City; and the Commons at South Towne Rack in Sandy, Utah. In addition, t... 
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11/10/2011Nordstrom Reports Third Quarter 2011 Earnings
SEATTLE, Nov 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $127 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended October 29, 2011. This represented an increase of 7.2 percent compared with net earnings of $119 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. Third quarter same-store sales increased 7.9 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2010. Net sales in the thir... 
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11/08/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open at Carmel Mountain Plaza in San Diego
SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in San Diego. The approximately 39,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open during fall 2012 at Carmel Mountain Plaza in San Diego, Calif. Carmel Mountain Plaza is owned and managed by American Assets Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AAT). Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., carrying on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and N... 
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11/03/2011Nordstrom Reports October Sales
SEATTLE, Nov 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported a 5.4 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended October 29, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended October 30, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $749 million for October 2011 increased 13.3 percent compared with total retail sales of $662 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Third quarter same-store sales increased 7.9 percen... 
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10/27/2011Nordstrom to Report Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
SEATTLE, Oct 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today that it will report its third quarter financial results and 2011 outlook after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, November 10, 2011. The announcement will be followed by a conference call at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, in which senior management will comment on the company's third quarter financial results and 2011 outlook. The 45-minute conference call wil... 
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10/11/2011Nordstrom to Host Bra Fit Events October 20-21
BRAvo! Get into the shape you'll love at Nordstrom Fits America SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Eight out of ten women wear the wrong bra size. Nordstrom wants to change that statistic. Beginning Thursday, October 20 through Saturday, October 22, customers are invited to meet with a certified fit expert at Nordstrom for a complimentary fitting and see what a difference the right bra can make in helping them look and feel great. For every bra purchased at the event, Nordstrom... 
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10/06/2011Nordstrom Reports September Sales
SEATTLE, Oct 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported a 10.7 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011 compared with the five-week period ended October 2, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $943 million for September 2011 increased 16.3 percent compared with total retail sales of $810 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Quarter-to-date same-store sales increased 9.0 per... 
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09/30/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open Temecula, California Store
SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Temecula, Calif. The 35,700-square-foot store is scheduled to open during spring 2012 at Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.'s (Inland Western) Commons at Temecula, located between the southern California communities of Riverside and Escondido. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., carrying on-trend merchand... 
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09/23/2011Nordstrom Opens New Store at Saint Louis Galleria in St. Louis, Missouri
SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. opened the doors to its newest store in St. Louis today at Saint Louis Galleria. The second Nordstrom store in the St. Louis market is 144,000 square feet and will offer a well-edited selection of quality, luxury and designer fashion brands for women, men and children. "We've been serving customers in the St. Louis market for nine years and couldn't be happier to open a second store at Saint... 
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09/20/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open Manchester, Missouri Store
SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Manchester, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis. The new 35,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2012. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., and carries on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack also offers a wide selection of apparel, acc... 
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09/16/2011Nordstrom Opens New Store at The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville, Tenn.
SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom opened the doors to its new 149,000 square foot store in Nashville, Tenn. today at The Mall at Green Hills. The three-level store features a mix of clothing, accessories, shoes and cosmetics for women, men and children. Customers can shop a well-edited selection of quality, luxury and designer fashion brands. Among the designer offering will be ready-to-wear and accessories and handbags boutiques ... 
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09/15/2011Nordstrom and American Diabetes Association Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Through Diabetes Education Initiative
Collaboration raises awareness of diabetes education in Latino and Hispanic communities SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom, Inc., a leading fashion specialty retailer, and the American Diabetes Association announced today that they are teaming up during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) to help raise awareness of type 2 diabetes, which affects nearly one in two people of Hispanic/Latino descent. Many do not know they have it, making this a pres... 
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09/01/2011Nordstrom Reports August Sales
SEATTLE, Sep 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported a 6.7 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended August 28, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $691 million for August 2011 increased 12.4 percent compared with total retail sales of $615 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 6.9 percent co... 
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08/29/2011Nordstrom Offers Free Shipping and Returns Online Every Day
SEATTLE, Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. today announced it is now offering customers free standard shipping and returns from Nordstrom.com -- every day, for online orders of every size. The company is broadening its online free shipping and returns policy to all customers in an effort to improve the online shopping experience. Previously, Nordstrom offered free shipping for online purchases above $200 or through special promotional offers. The new free... 
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08/25/2011Nordstrom Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE, Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share payable on September 15, 2011, to shareholders of record on September 6, 2011. ABOUT NORDSTROM Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 214 stores in 29 states, including 115 full-line store... 
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08/11/2011Nordstrom Reports Second Quarter 2011 Earnings
SEATTLE, Aug 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported net earnings of $175 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 30, 2011. This represented an increase of 20 percent compared with net earnings of $146 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. Second quarter same-store sales increased 7.3 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2010. Net sales in the second quarter ... 
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08/04/2011Nordstrom Reports July Sales
SEATTLE, Aug 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 6.6 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended July 31, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $993 million for July 2011 increased 11.5 percent compared with total retail sales of $890 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Through July 30th, Nordstrom same-store sales for the Anniv... 
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07/28/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open at Willow Grove Park
SEATTLE, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Willow Grove, Pa. outside of Philadelphia. The new 40,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open during spring 2012 at Willow Grove Park. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., and carries on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack also offers a w... 
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07/28/2011Nordstrom to Report Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
SEATTLE, Jul 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that it will report its second quarter financial results and 2011 outlook after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, August 11, 2011. The announcement will be followed by a conference call at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time, in which senior management will comment on the company's second quarter financial results and 2011 outlook. The 45-minute conference call will be ... 
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07/28/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open at North Point MarketCenter®
SEATTLE, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Alpharetta, Ga., north of Atlanta. The new 35,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open spring 2012 at North Point MarketCenter. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., and carries on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50%-60% off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack also offers a wide sel... 
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07/22/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open at West Farm Shopping Center
SEATTLE, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Farmington, Conn., located just outside of Hartford. The new 35,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open during spring 2012 at West Farm Shopping Center. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., and carries on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Ra... 
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07/07/2011Nordstrom Reports June Sales
SEATTLE, Jul 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported a 7.9 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 compared with the five-week period ended July 3, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $927 million for June 2011 increased 12.8 percent compared with total retail sales of $822 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Quarter-to-date same-store sales increased 7.7 percent compared with t... 
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06/23/2011Nordstrom Refinances Revolving Credit Facility
SEATTLE, Jun 23, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today that it has completed a new five-year $600 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility replaces a $650 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature in August 2012. Effective today, the facility may be used for general corporate purposes and is scheduled to mature in June 2016. At present, there are no outstandi... 
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06/02/2011Nordstrom Reports May Sales
SEATTLE, Jun 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 7.4 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended May 29, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $796 million for May 2011 increased 13.0 percent compared with total retail sales of $705 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 6.7 percent compared with the ... 
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05/26/2011Nordstrom to Close Circle Centre Store in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom today announced plans to close its Circle Centre store in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Originally opened September 8, 1995, the 216,000-square foot store will close to the public at the end of business on July 31, 2011. The company will continue to operate a nearby location at The Fashion Mall at Keystone and is opening a new Nordstrom Rack store at the Shops at Rivers Edge on September 15, 2011. "This has been an extremely diffi... 
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05/25/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open in Phoenix
SEATTLE, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in Phoenix, Ariz. at The Shops at Town & Country. The new 35,000-square-foot store is slated to open fall 2012. "Town & Country is a terrific location for a Nordstrom Rack in Phoenix," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. "We're thrilled about the opportunity to be able to better serve our customers in this community and we look forward to ope... 
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05/18/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open at Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City, California
SEATTLE, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today it will open a 42,222-square-foot Nordstrom Rack at Westfield Plaza Bonita shopping center in National City, Calif. The new store will open October 27. "We're excited to open a Nordstrom Rack at Westfield Plaza Bonita," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. "We are fortunate to have a lot of great customers in the San Diego area and this is a terrific opportunity to better ser... 
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05/15/2011Seattle Laces Up to Beat the Bridge and Diabetes
Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes set for Sunday, May 15 SEATTLE, May 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --On Sunday, May 15, thousands of runners, walkers and all manner of fleet footed fundraisers in the fight against diabetes gathered at University of Washington's Husky Stadium to participate in the 29th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes event which benefits the Northwest chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Contributions from Nordstro... 
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05/12/2011Nordstrom, Inc. Reelects Directors, Adds Michelle Ebanks to Board
SEATTLE, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today the reelection of all existing members of the Board of Directors and the addition of Michelle M. Ebanks as a new director on the Board. The Nordstrom Board consists of 12 directors, nine of whom serve as independent directors. Each director will serve for a one-year term. Ms. Ebanks joins the Board as President of Essence Communications, Inc., a leading media and communications compa... 
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05/12/2011Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes Run to Temporarily Suspend Traffic in University District on Sunday, May 15
SEATTLE, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --On Sunday, May 15, traffic near the University of Washington and Montlake Bridge in Seattle will be temporarily suspended for the 29th annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes 8K run, which benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Montlake Closures From 7:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Montlake Boulevard will be closed from NE Pacific Street to 44th Avenue NE. ... 
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05/12/2011Nordstrom Board of Directors Authorizes $750 Million Share Repurchase Program and Approves Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE, May 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its board of directors has authorized a repurchase program of up to $750 million of the Company's outstanding common stock, through February 2, 2013. The shares are expected to be acquired through open market transactions. The Company intends to fund the repurchase program from existing cash on hand. The actual number and timing of share repurchases, if any, will be ... 
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05/12/2011Nordstrom Reports First Quarter 2011 Earnings
SEATTLE, May 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $145 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended April 30, 2011. This represented an increase of 24 percent compared with net earnings of $116 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. This year's first quarter results include charges of approximately $0.04 per diluted share related to the acquisition of HauteLo... 
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05/10/2011Long Island Nordstrom Rack to Relocate to Gallery at Westbury Plaza
SEATTLE, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to relocate its Nordstrom Rack at the Mall at the Source to the Gallery at Westbury Plaza. The new store will be located approximately a quarter of a mile from the existing location and is expected to open in fall 2012. The Long Island Nordstrom Rack was the first Rack store to open in New York in 1997. By relocating, Nordstrom Rack will be able to open a new 36,000-square-foot store in... 
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05/05/2011Nordstrom Reports April Sales
SEATTLE, May 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported a 7.6 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended May 1, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $726 million for April 2011 increased 14.2 percent compared with total retail sales of $636 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. First quarter same-store sales increased 6.5 percent compare... 
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05/02/2011Nordstrom Announces 2011 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Initiative
Company helps raise awareness and funds for hepatitis B testing and prevention SEATTLE, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom, Inc. announced today that it is recognizing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in 2011 by teaming up with Hep B Free and OCA to help raise awareness of the importance of getting tested for hepatitis B--the leading cause of liver cancer and one of the greatest health disparities facing the Asian Pacific American community. According to Hep B Free, one... 
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04/28/2011Nordstrom to Report First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
SEATTLE, Apr 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today that it will report its first quarter financial results and 2011 outlook after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, May 12, 2011. The announcement will be followed by a conference call at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, in which senior management will comment on the company's first quarter financial results and 2011 outlook. The 45-minute conference call will ... 
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04/08/2011Nordstrom Opens New Store at Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware
SEATTLE, April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom opened the doors to its new store in Newark, Delaware today at Christiana Mall. The 123,000 square-foot store is the first Nordstrom store in Delaware and will offer a well-edited selection of quality, luxury and designer fashion brands for women, men and children. "We're thrilled to be opening a store at the Christiana Mall," said Terisha Johnson, store manager. "We look forward to serving the com... 
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04/07/2011Nordstrom Reports March Sales
SEATTLE, Apr 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 5.1 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2011 compared with the five-week period ended April 3, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $897 million for March 2011 increased 10.1 percent compared with total retail sales of $815 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Quarter-to-date same-store sales increased 6.0 percent com... 
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03/31/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open in Boise
SEATTLE, March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. today announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in Boise, Idaho. The 37,000 square-foot store will be part of the Boise Towne Plaza shopping center and is expected to open spring 2012. "We are very excited about bringing a Nordstrom Rack to Boise," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. "We are fortunate to have many longtime customers in Idaho and we are thrilled to be moving forward with a store. GGP i... 
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03/23/2011Nordstrom Completes Acquisition of HauteLook
SEATTLE, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --SEATTLE, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today the closing on March 23, 2011 of its acquisition of HauteLook, Inc., a leader in the online private sale marketplace. The Company previously announced its proposed acquisition of HauteLook by press release on February 17, 2011. The acquisition will enable Nordstrom to participate in the fast-growing private sale marketplace and provide a platform... 
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03/16/2011Nordstrom and Caruso Affiliated Announce Plans for New Glendale Store at The Americana at Brand
GLENDALE, Calif., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) and Caruso Affiliated jointly announced today an agreement to relocate the Nordstrom full-line store and build a new store at Caruso Affiliated's The Americana at Brand in downtown Glendale, Calif. The new three-level, 135,000 square-foot store is expected to open in fall 2013 and will be part of the expansion of The Americana at Brand. Nordstrom will continue serving customers at its current Glendale Galleria... 
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03/15/2011Nordstrom Scholarship Program Doubles to Recognize 80 Deserving College-Bound Students
Outstanding high school juniors encouraged to apply for $10,000 scholarships SEATTLE, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --As part of its ongoing commitment to giving back to communities, Nordstrom has expanded its annual scholarship program to now offer $10,000 college scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students around the country - double the number of scholarships available in previous years. The program's expansion now makes students in every state where Nordstrom has a full-l... 
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03/03/2011Nordstrom Reports February Sales
SEATTLE, Mar 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 7.3 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended February 27, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $606 million for February 2011 increased 12.3 percent compared with total retail sales of $539 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Effective with February 2011, the company will ... 
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02/28/2011Nordstrom and Disney Celebrate 45th Anniversary of 'it's a small world' With Kid's Fashion Apparel and Accessories Collection
SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom and Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the beloved 'it's a small world' attraction at Disneyland(R) park with a whimsical collection of stylish children's apparel, accessories and footwear beginning today. The collection is inspired by world-renowned Disney artist Mary Blair's original mid-century artwork created for the attraction, and by Walt Disney's belief that we are united in our love of children ... 
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02/23/2011Nordstrom Increases Its Regular Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE, Feb 23, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share, an increase of 15% over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2011, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2011. About Nordstrom Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 204 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a... 
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02/17/2011Nordstrom to Acquire HauteLook
SEATTLE, Feb 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire HauteLook, Inc., a leader in the online private sale marketplace. The Company said the acquisition will enable Nordstrom to participate in the fast-growing private sale marketplace and provide a platform to increase innovation and speed in the way it serves customers in all channels. The acquisition will build on Nordstrom's s... 
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02/17/2011Nordstrom Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings
Achieves Record Sales for Fiscal Year 2010 SEATTLE, Feb 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported net earnings of $232 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2011. This represented an increase of 35 percent compared with net earnings of $172 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. Fourth quarter same-store sales increased 6.7 percent compared with the sam... 
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02/03/2011Nordstrom Reports January Sales
SEATTLE, Feb 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 4.8 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended January 29, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended January 30, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $607 million for January 2011 increased 11.8 percent compared with total retail sales of $543 million for the same period in fiscal 2009. Fourth quarter same-store sales increased 6.7 perc... 
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02/03/2011Nordstrom to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results
SEATTLE, Feb 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 financial results and 2011 outlook after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, February 17, 2011. The announcement will be followed by a conference call at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, in which senior management will comment on the company's 2010 financial results and 2011 outlook. The one hour ... 
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02/01/2011Nordstrom Announces 2011 Black History Month Initiative
Company helps raise awareness of challenges for African American patients in need of bone marrow transplants SEATTLE, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Nordstrom, Inc. announced today that it is recognizing Black History Month in 2011 by teaming up with Be The Match(R) to help raise awareness of the critical need for more African American marrow and umbilical cord blood donors. As part of its "Living Well" initiative, Nordstrom is giving people an easy way to learn more about becomi... 
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01/11/2011Nordstrom Rack to Open First Kansas City Area Store
SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open its first Nordstrom Rack in Kansas. The 34,925-square-foot store will be located in Lenexa at the Orchard Corners shopping center and is expected to open in fall 2011. "We are thrilled to be opening our first Nordstrom Rack in Kansas and looking forward to better serving our customers in the greater Kansas City area," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. "This is a g... 
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01/06/2011Nordstrom Reports December Sales
SEATTLE, Jan 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) today reported an 8.4 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended January 1, 2011 compared with the five-week period ended January 2, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $1.39 billion for December 2010 increased 11.9 percent compared with total retail sales of $1.25 billion for the same period in fiscal 2009. Quarter-to-date same-store sales increased 7.2 pe... 
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