Nordstrom Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend

SEATTLE, May 20, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share payable on June 16, 2008, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2008.

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 159 U.S. 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. In addition, Nordstrom serves customers through its online presence at http://www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs. Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

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Investor Contact:
Chris Holloway
(206) 303-3290

Media Contact:
Michael Boyd
(206) 373-3038

SOURCE Nordstrom, Inc.
05/20/2008
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