SEATTLE, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced that its board of directors has authorized a $1.5 billion share repurchase program. The company last repurchased shares in the second quarter of fiscal 2007, completing its $1 billion share repurchase program

SEATTLE, Aug 16, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $180.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended August 4, 2007. For the same period last year, net earnings and earnings per diluted share were

SEATTLE, Aug 09, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $900.5 million for the four-week period ending August 4, 2007, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to sales of $842.6 million for the four-week period ending July

SEATTLE, July 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom announced today that it has reached agreement to sell Faconnable, a wholly owned subsidiary, to M1 Group (M1) -- a family-owned company based in Lebanon engaged in a number of diverse business activities including

SEATTLE, July 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $851.1 million for the five-week period ending July 7, 2007, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to sales of $827.0 million for the five-week period ending July

SEATTLE, June 7, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $637.8 million for the four-week period ending June 2, 2007, an increase of 6.1 percent compared to sales of $600.9 million for the four-week period ending May 27,

SEATTLE, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), announced today that Jeffrey Kalinsky, founder of Jeffrey New York and Jeffrey Atlanta, will take on a larger role at Nordstrom, moving from a part-time advisory capacity to more of a hands-on leadership position.

Winning designs to be sold at Nordstrom SEATTLE, June 6, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) partnered with Cuban designer Robert Rodriguez to host a T-shirt design competition for students currently enrolled in

SEATTLE, May 21, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.135 per share payable on June 15, 2007, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2007.

$1 Million Raised for 25th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes SEATTLE, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Sunday, May 20, over 9,000 runners, walkers and all manner of fleet footed fundraisers in the fight against diabetes gathered at University of Washington's Husky Stadium to

WHAT: Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes will be held at Husky Stadium at the University of Washington on Sunday, May 20. This year's anticipated participation should reach over 9,000 runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters. Beat the Bridge hopes to raise over $1 Million for the

SEATTLE, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $156.8 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended May 5, 2007. For the same period last year ended April 29, 2006, net earnings and earnings per diluted share were $131.2

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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,