ORLANDO, Fla., Oct 11, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened its 87th full-line store in Orlando, Florida today at The Florida Mall. Over 400 applauding store employees lined the aisles of the 166,000-square foot store to

SEATTLE, Oct 09, 2002 /PRNewsire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $505.9 million for the five-week period ending October 5, 2002, an increase of 6.6 percent compared to sales of $474.8 million for the five-week period ending October 6, 2001.

SEATTLE, Sep 27, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- New Store is Retailer's Third Florida Location Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN), one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, opened its 86th full-line store today in Coral Gables, FL at Village of Merrick Park.

ST. LOUIS, Sep 20, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened its first store in St. Louis, MO today at Westfield Shoppingtown West County. Over 400 applauding store employees lined the aisles of the 185,000-square foot store to cheer the

SEATTLE, Sep 12, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that it has complied with both the June 27, 2002, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Order and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to certify the accuracy of Nordstrom's

SEATTLE, Sep 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $362.0 million for the four-week period ending August 31, 2002, an increase of 4.0 percent compared to sales of $348.0 million for the four-week period ending September 1, 2001.

SEATTLE, Aug 20, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, an increase of $0.01 per share from prior quarters, payable on September 16, 2002, to shareholders of record on August

SEATTLE, Aug 14, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported second quarter net earnings of $52.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, excluding non-recurring items. For the second quarter of 2001, net earnings and earnings per share were $38.7 million and

SEATTLE, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $632.0 million for the four-week period ending August 3, 2002, an increase of 7.5 percent compared to sales of $587.7 million for the four-week period ending August 4, 2001.

SEATTLE, Jul 23, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Faconnable, S.A.S. announced today it plans to relocate its New York boutique on 5th Avenue at 54th Street to a space of twice the size at Rockefeller Center in September 2003. "We couldn't be more excited about this move," said Mark

SEATTLE, Jul 16, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom.com Division Changes Name to Nordstrom Direct Nordstrom, Inc. announced today that it named Jim Bromley president of the company's catalog and Internet division. Bromley replaces Ray Johnson, who was interim CEO and president of

SEATTLE, Jul 10, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $616.0 million for the five-week period ending July 6, 2002, an increase of 7.4 percent compared to sales of $573.8 million for the five-week period ending July 7, 2001.

SEATTLE, Jun 10, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that Nordstrom.com Chief Executive Officer Dan Nordstrom has resigned. Also leaving Nordstrom.com is President Mike Smith. Former Nordstrom, Inc. Co-Chairman Ray Johnson will serve as interim CEO

SEATTLE, Jun 5, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $414.0 million for the four-week period ending June 1, 2002, an increase of 5.8 percent compared to sales of $391.5 million for the four-week period ending June 2, 2001.

SEATTLE, May 21, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on June 14, 2002, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2002. (Photo:

SEATTLE, May 16, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- This Sunday, May 19, traffic near the University of Washington and Montlake areas in Seattle will be temporarily suspended for the Nordstrom 20th annual Beat the Bridge 8K run. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001011/NORDLOGO )

SEATTLE, May 15, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported first quarter net earnings of $30.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, excluding non-recurring items and the impact of adopting a new accounting standard related to goodwill.

SEATTLE, May 13, 2002 /PRNewsire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced that an agreement has been reached with Benchmark Capital Partners and Madrona Investment Group, the venture capital firms that hold a minority interest in Nordstrom.com, the company's Internet and

SEATTLE, May 8, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported preliminary sales of $418.3 million for the four-week period ending May 4, 2002, an increase of 3.9 percent compared to sales of $402.7 million for the four-week period ending May 5, 2001.

WHAT: Registration for the 20th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge events to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) begins April 15th. Nordstrom Beat the Bridge will be held at Husky Stadium at the University of Washington on Sunday, May 19th.