Nordstrom retail goods

Founded in 1901 by John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin, Nordstrom began as a small shoe store in Seattle, Washington. Over the decades, it evolved into one of the most prominent luxury department store chains in the United States, known globally for its high level of customer service and diverse range of upscale fashion, cosmetics, and home goods.

While the company remains headquartered in Seattle, its product offerings are sourced globally. Nordstrom's private-label brands and third-party designer goods are manufactured in various locations including the United States, Italy, China, India, and Vietnam. The company operates numerous full-line stores across the United States and Canada, alongside its off-price retail division, Nordstrom Rack.

Nordstrom Inc. is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Despite being public, the Nordstrom family continues to maintain significant influence over the brand's direction and management, ensuring the company adheres to the customer-centric values established at its founding more than a century ago.