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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Music and Fashion Come Together - Nordstrom to Sell CDs in Stores and Online
Music Selection Includes Exclusive Compilations as Well as Current and Iconic Releases SEATTLE, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc., announced plans to expand its merchandise offering to include music. In select Northwest and Southern California stores and online, Nordstrom will be
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Adds E-Commerce to Designer Collections Website
Several New Designers and More Ways to Shop Also Added to the Online Luxury Shopping Experience SEATTLE, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced the launch of several site enhancements to its Designer Collections website.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for October Increase 10.7 Percent
SEATTLE, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $622.4 million for the four-week period ending October 28, 2006, an increase of 11.9 percent compared to sales of $556.3 million for the four-week period ending October 29, 2005.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for September Increase 13.4 Percent
SEATTLE, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $732.4 million for the five-week period ending September 30, 2006, an increase of 15.0 percent compared to sales of $636.7 million for the five-week period ending October 1, 2005.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open Brand New Store at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park, Calif.
The newly relocated store to carry the company's most comprehensive designer offering in the country SEATTLE, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) will open its newly relocated store at Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif., on Friday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m.
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Toggle Summary El Amor Ahora (Love Now) Exhibit at Nordstrom to Showcase Work of Hispanic Artists During Hispanic Heritage Month
Exhibit to Feature Works Inspired by Artists' Interpretation of Love SEATTLE, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) will present El Amor Ahora (Love Now), a bold and inspiring exhibit of artwork from a group of talented Hispanic artists.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open at Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey
SEATTLE, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) (PREIT) to open at Cherry Hill Mall, Cherry Hill, N.J.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Same-Store Sales for August Increase 7.1 Percent
SEATTLE, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $517.0 million for the four-week period ending August 26, 2006, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to sales of $473.0 million for the four-week period ending August 27, 2005.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom to Open at CityNorth in Phoenix
SEATTLE, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with CityNorth, an affiliate of Thomas J. Klutznick Company, for a new, 144,000-square-foot store in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Announces Preliminary Plans to Expand Fulfillment and Contact Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
SEATTLE, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced preliminary plans to expand its existing fulfillment and contact centers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Upon completion in spring 2008, the expansion is to coincide with the
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend
SEATTLE, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per share payable on September 15, 2006, to shareholders of record on August 31, 2006. Nordstrom, Inc.
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Toggle Summary Nordstrom Reports Second Quarter Earnings Per Share of 67 Cents
SEATTLE, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $178.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 29, 2006. For the same period last year, net earnings were $148.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share.
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Toggle Summary EDUN and ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History Join to Launch New ONE T-shirt
EDUN Sales to Build Business and Provide Life-Saving AIDS Treatment in Africa Celebrities Come Together to Launch New T-shirt Available This Fall at Nordstrom 'The Power in Your Pocket' NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- EDUN, the socially conscious clothing brand created by Ali Hewson, Bono and New
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