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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced on November 15th that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per share payable on December 15, 2006, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2006.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Reports Third Quarter Earnings Per Share Increase 33 Percent
SEATTLE, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $135.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended October 28, 2006. For the same period last year, net earnings were $107.5 million, or $0.39 per diluted share.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Signs With General Growth Properties to Open Four Brand New Stores
Leading Fashion Specialty Retailer Will Open New Stores at General Growth Properties in Ohio, Missouri, Delaware and a Newly Relocated Store in Murray, Utah, in Addition to a Remodel in Montclair, California SEATTLE, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open at Simon's Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis
SEATTLE, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of quality retail real estate, to
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-store Sales for November Increase 5.4 Percent
SEATTLE, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $749.4 million for the four-week period ending November 25, 2006, an increase of 6.1 percent compared to sales of $706.6 million for the four-week period ending November 26, 2005.
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Toggle Summary Hours to Go and Still No Gift?
Nordstrom Virtual Gift Cards Make the Perfect Last Minute Present SEATTLE, Dec 20, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom has the solution to the last minute gift dilemma -- the Nordstrom virtual gift card. Delivered to the recipient's email inbox within four hours of
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Celebrates Black History Month With Kamoinge Photo Exhibit
Highlighting Style, Spirit and Pride of African American Musicians SEATTLE, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In celebration of Black History Month, Nordstrom will showcase a photography exhibit by Kamoinge, a talented group of African American photographers.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open Rack Store at Southcenter Square in Tukwila
SEATTLE, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. announced today it will open a 35,000 square foot Nordstrom Rack store at Southcenter Square in fall 2007. The Nordstrom Rack is the company's off-price retail division offering a wide selection of quality brand name apparel, shoes and
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for December Increase 9.0 Percent
SEATTLE, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $1,271.3 million for the five-week period ending December 30, 2006, an increase of 9.8 percent compared to sales of $1,158.0 million for the five-week period ending December 31, 2005.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Exploring Strategic Alternatives for Faconnable
SEATTLE, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) announced today that it is exploring strategic options that would benefit both Nordstrom and Faconnable, including a possible sale of the brand. Nordstrom said there is no assurance that this process will result in any specific
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for January Increase 11.1 Percent
SEATTLE, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) reported today that preliminary same-store sales for January increased 11.1 percent on a comparable four-week period basis. Due to the 53rd week in the fiscal 2006 calendar, the final period of the year included a fifth week.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Board Of Directors Approves Increased Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced on February 20th that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.135 per share payable on March 15, 2007, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2007. The previous quarterly dividend amount was
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share Increase of 29 Percent
SEATTLE, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $232.3 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007. For the same period last year, net earnings and earnings per diluted share were $190.4 million and $0.69,
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Use 30 Percent PCW, FSC-Certified Paper and Sourcing in Catalogs
SEATTLE, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), announced today that it will be incorporating more environmentally sound practices into its catalog program. Nordstrom will be the first among its peers in fashion specialty retail to print on Forest Stewardship
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for February Increase 9.1 Percent
SEATTLE, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $546.6 million for the four-week period ending March 3, 2007, an increase of 9.5 percent compared to sales of $499.1 million for the four-week period ending February 25, 2006.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open at The Domain in Austin
SEATTLE, March 15, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with Endeavor Real Estate Group to open a Nordstrom store at The Domain, a mixed use community being
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Offers RSS Feeds at Its Online Store
SEATTLE, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, is now offering RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed capabilities at its online store, Nordstrom.com. The new feature allows Nordstrom customers to sign up and receive the
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open at Summerlin Centre in Las Vegas
SEATTLE, March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP), to open a Nordstrom store at Summerlin Centre in Las Vegas.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for March Increase 15.0 Percent
SEATTLE, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $803.2 million for the five-week period ending April 7, 2007, an increase of 14.2 percent compared to sales of $703.2 million for the five-week period ending April 1, 2006.
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Toggle Summary Artists From All Over the World Share Their Interpretations of Love
Nordstrom Exhibit Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month SEATTLE, April 18, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- During the month of May, Nordstrom is bringing together the work of artists from all over the globe. From communities spanning Seattle to Tokyo and Santa Fe
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Launches 'Fashion Rewards'
Retailer enhances loyalty program, adding more benefits and services to appeal to its most loyal customers SEATTLE, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, is enhancing its loyalty program.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for April Increase 3.1 Percent
SEATTLE, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $604.0 million for the four-week period ending May 5, 2007, an increase of 3.3 percent compared to sales of $584.9 million for the four-week period ending April 29, 2006.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes Run to Temporarily Suspend Traffic in University District on Sunday, May 20
On Sunday, May 20, traffic near the University of Washington and Montlake Bridge in Seattle will be temporarily suspended for the 25th annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes 8K run, which benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Montlake Closures From 7:30 a.m.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open at University Town Center in Sarasota
SEATTLE, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with The Forbes Company and Benderson Development Company to open a new Nordstrom store at University Town Center in Sarasota.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open Rack Store at Park Lane in Dallas
SEATTLE, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced today that it will open a 35,000-square-foot Rack store at Park Lane in Dallas in fall 2008. A highly anticipated development, Park Lane will be a mixed-use project
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