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A cap on credit card fees would hurt department stores most
Apr 29, 2024
Charge cards have become an important piece of the bottom line for department stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Kohl’s.
Nordstrom Rack has famed retail name straddling two worlds
Jan 22, 2024
Being the off-price outlet of a brand known for high-end goods isn't always a recipe for success, experts say.
At a tough time for department stores, new Nordstrom goes big
Oct 23, 2019
The new Nordstrom is emphasizing services as much as apparel.
Nordstrom goes small with "Local" stores
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Renata Sago
May 20, 2019
It's about square feet and making moves away from malls.
Retail rebound is now: Sales predicted up 4.5 percent over last year
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Erika Beras
Aug 15, 2018
Major department stores report their earnings this week, starting with Macy’s on Wednesday, followed by Nordstrom and J.C. Penney on Thursday. After a retail slump and slide over many quarters, Americans are coming back to shopping, and the numbers show stores are enjoying the trend. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Nordstrom releases its earnings today as it looks to boost in store purchases
May 17, 2018
The plus size market will see more options for them in the brands they want
Retailers rethink physical stores as online shopping grows
Dec 19, 2017
Retailers are shrinking stores and making them more interactive to make them more attractive to customers.
For public good, not for profit.
Will ordering less inventory help department stores this holiday season?
Nov 9, 2017
The holiday season is approaching, and there are reports that department stores, including Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom are ordering less inventory. After a year of declining sales and foot traffic, these retailers don’t want piles of unsold stock eating into their profits. But are they risking empty shelves and disappointed shoppers? Click the audio player […]
Nordstrom’s doing better than most retailers — so why is it struggling to find a buyer?
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Jed Kim
Aug 10, 2017
Earnings for Nordstrom are expected later today. The retailer announced back in June that it was considering becoming a private company again. Buying out shareholders takes a lot of financing, and the company appears to be having a tough time getting formal talks going with potential investors. But that may not be such a bad […]
Nordstrom family members weigh taking the retailer private
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Amy Scott
Jun 8, 2017
Nordstrom’s stock jumped today after the company said a group of Nordstrom family members is considering taking the company private. Like all department stores, Nordstrom has been battling a decline in shopping mall traffic and competition from online retailers. The company reported weaker-than-expected sales last month and warned of a sluggish year ahead. Among other […]