SEATTLE, Oct 9, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $563.7 million for the five-week period ending October 4, 2003, an increase of 11.4 percent compared to sales of $505.9 million for the five-week period ending October 5, 2002.

SEATTLE, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $454.4 million for the four-week period ending November 1, 2003, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to sales of $425.8 million for the four-week period ending November 2, 2002.

Nordstrom Continues Tradition of Unveiling Holiday Decor the Day After Thanksgiving SEATTLE, Nov 11, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- In keeping with an over 100 year tradition, Nordstrom will wait to unveil its holiday decorations until the day after Thanksgiving.

WELLINGTON, Fla., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. opened its 92nd full-line store in Wellington, FL today at The Mall at Wellington Green. Over 200 applauding store employees lined the aisles of the 124,000-square foot store to cheer the first

SEATTLE, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc.'s (NYSE: JWN) board of directors announced today that it has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, an increase of $0.01 per share from prior quarters, payable on December 15, 2003, to shareholders of record on November 28, 2003.

SEATTLE, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $45.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2003, which ended November 1, 2003. For the same period last year, net earnings and earnings per diluted share were $18.4 million

SEATTLE, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that it has been informed that the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, Limited Partnership is filing a Rule 144 notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating its intention to sell up to

A Tasteful Gift for the Holidays SEATTLE, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom Friends and Family Cookbook (Chronicle, $24.95) by executive chef Michael Northern sets the table with favorite dishes that are sure to satisfy. Inside are bold starters, salads and soups that whet the appetite.

SEATTLE, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $631.9 million for the four-week period ending November 29, 2003, an increase of 10.2 percent compared to sales of $573.6 million for the four-week period ending November 30, 2002.

Nordstrom Gift Cards Have No Expiration Date and No Usage or Monthly Maintenance Fees SEATTLE, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom offers gift cards that are a sure fit for friends and family this holiday season. Customers may purchase gift cards by phone, online, and at any Nordstrom store