Nordstrom Opens New, Relocated Store at Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, Washington
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened the doors of its new, relocated store at Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, Wash. on Friday, Oct. 3. The new 138,000- square-foot store now offers customers an expanded selection of designer, luxury and quality fashion brands for men, women and children. The original Nordstrom at Tacoma Mall opened in 1966 adjacent to the new store and is now closed for business.
"We're absolutely delighted to give our customers a brand new store and thank them for shopping with us over the past 42 years," said Brian Townsend, Nordstrom at Tacoma Mall store manager. "When customers walk through the doors for the first time, we hope they'll love their new store and the additional merchandise we can now offer them."
In addition to the great selection of clothing, accessories, cosmetics and shoes, Nordstrom at Tacoma Mall offers a number of services to enhance the shopping experience. These amenities include an in-store alterations and tailor shop, bra and prosthesis fitters, complimentary gift boxes, family restrooms and Personal Touch -- a complimentary wardrobe and shopping service. Nordstrom at Tacoma Mall will also feature two food offerings; Cafe Bistro, a restaurant featuring bistro-style cuisine and an espresso bar.
Opening day started at 8 a.m. with Nordstrom hosting a cosmetics Beauty Bash outside the store's mall entrance. Shoppers enjoyed complimentary beauty and skincare consultations, learned about the latest trends in makeup and fragrance, and received samples and gifts with purchase. When the store opened at 10 a.m., 400 excited employees welcomed the first customers through the doors.
Earlier in the week, Nordstrom underwrote and held an opening gala that raised $85,000 for partnering charities Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum of Glass. Guests had an opportunity to shop in the new store while enjoying fall fashion presentations, hors d'oeuvres, specialty drinks and live entertainment from local vendors.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 165 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 107 full-line stores, 54 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques and two clearance stores. Nordstrom also 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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