Nordstrom to Open First Tennessee Store at the Mall at Green Hills in Nashville

SEATTLE, April 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with the Davis Street Land Company to open a new Nordstrom store at The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville, Tenn. The three-level, 149,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2010 and marks the first Nordstrom in the state.

"We are thrilled to make our debut in Tennessee at this extraordinary location," said Erik Nordstrom, president of stores for Nordstrom. "The Mall at Green Hills is a premier shopping destination and we look forward to serving our customers in Nashville and in surrounding areas."

"We are very pleased that Nordstrom has selected The Mall at Green Hills for its first location within the state of Tennessee," said Robert Perlmutter, managing partner of Davis Street Land Company. "Nordstrom will be a terrific addition for the entire Nashville marketplace and illustrates our commitment to making The Mall at Green Hills the premier shopping destination in the region."

The Mall at Green Hills currently contains 735,000 square feet of retail area anchored by Macy's and Dillard's. The shopping center currently features over 100 unique retailers and restaurants including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, BCBG MAXAZRIA, Lacoste, Cole Haan, Brooks Brothers, The Cheesecake Factory, Stuart Weitzman, Apple Store, Betsey Johnson, J. Crew and Bebe. New stores opening in 2008 include Burberry, Juicy Couture and Kate Spade.

The Mall at Green Hills is located in Nashville, Tennessee at 2126 Abbott Martin Road and is owned, leased and managed by Davis Street Land Company. Davis Street Land Company is a privately-held real estate company focused on the ownership and development of upscale specialty and lifestyle centers. The principals of the company are responsible for the development and ownership of unique retail properties such as Renaissance Place in Highland Park, Illinois, The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California, and Plaza Frontenac in St. Louis, Missouri. http://www.dslandco.com

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 159 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 105 full-line stores, 50 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques and two clearance stores. Nordstrom also serves customers through its online presence at www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs. Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michael Boyd
Nordstrom, Inc.
(206) 373-3038

Scott McClure
Davis Street Land Company
(615) 397-2993

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04/24/2008
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