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. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Products, Services and Events Provide Support to Survivors and Promote Awareness SEATTLE, Oct 1, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- During October, Nordstrom Lingerie departments will highlight their commitment to serving the needs of women who've undergone breast surgery by giving them a

New From the Ground Up, the Relocated Store Will Have 1/3 More Floor Space SEATTLE, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordstrom, one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, opened its newly relocated Alderwood full-line store today in Lynnwood, Wash.

SEATTLE, Sep 8, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has reached agreement with The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) to open a new store at The Oaks Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. opened its 91st full-line store in Richmond, VA today at Short Pump Town Center. Over 250 applauding store employees lined the aisles of the 120,000-square foot store to cheer the first customers

SEATTLE, Sep 4, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $402.6 million for the four-week period ending August 30, 2003, an increase of 11.3 percent compared to sales of $361.7 million for the four-week period ending August 31, 2002.

SEATTLE, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc., a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a lease agreement with The Irvine Company to open a new store at Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, Calif. The store will be approximately 125,000 square feet and is

SEATTLE, Aug 21, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $65.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2003, which ended August 2, 2003. For the same period last year, net earnings and earnings per diluted share

SEATTLE, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable on September 15, 2003, to shareholders of record on August 31, 2003. (Logo:

SEATTLE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. opened its first store in Austin, Texas today at Barton Creek Square. Over 330 applauding store employees lined the aisles of the 144,000-square foot store to cheer the first customers through the door.

SEATTLE, Aug 7, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $690.2 million for the four-week period ending August 2, 2003, an increase of 9.0 percent compared to sales of $633.4 million for the four-week period ending August 3, 2002.

SEATTLE, Jul 18, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that it has been informed that the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, Limited Partnership are filing a Rule 144 notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating its

SEATTLE, Jul 10, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $655.7 million for the five-week period ending July 5, 2003, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to sales of $616.0 million for the five-week period ending July 6, 2002.

SEATTLE, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $449.0 million for the four-week period ending May 31, 2003, an increase of 8.5 percent compared to sales of $414.0 million for the four-week period ending June 1, 2002.

SEATTLE, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable on June 16, 2003, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2003. Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty

SEATTLE, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $27.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2003, which ended May 3, 2003. For the same period last year, net loss and loss per diluted share were $24.6 million and $0.18,

Montlake Closures 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Montlake Boulevard closed from NE Pacific St. to 44th Ave. NE (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001011/NORDLOGO ) 520 Ramp Closures 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Eastbound and Westbound off-ramps to 520 at Montlake closed Bridge Closures 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.:

SEATTLE, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $439.7 million for the four-week period ending May 3, 2003, an increase of 5.2 percent compared to sales of $417.8 million for the four-week period ending May 4, 2002.

Montlake Closures 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Montlake Boulevard closed from NE Pacific St. to 44th Ave. NE 520 Ramp Closures 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Eastbound and Westbound off-ramps to 520 at Montlake closed Bridge Closures 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.: Montlake Bridge closed 8:40 - 9:10 a.m.: University Bridge closed

Nordstrom Relocation Is Part of Renovation and Expansion of Westfield Shoppingtown Topanga SEATTLE, April 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) announced plans today to build a new, expanded store at Westfield Shoppingtown Topanga in Canoga Park, California -- one of the premier fashion