A tribute to Nordstrom
April 13th, 2007In 1901, Swedish immigrant John W. Nordstrom partnered with Carl Wallin to open their very first shoe store in downtown Seattle. This was the start of what would become the retail legend of Nordstrom, Inc. Today Nordstrom offers everything from inexpensive fad–fashion to the most sought after premier designer labels and “has grown from one downtown Seattle shoe store into a nationwide fashion specialty chain with renowned services and a selection of the finest apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family.”
In all my years of shopping internationally, I have yet to come across a retail store that offers better customer care. The company takes it’s mission statement of “offering the best possible service, selection, quality and value” to an extreme. Their car valet employees changed my flat tire, their concierge located my lost cell phone, their restaurants offer consistently high quality food and their sales assistants alert you of upcoming sales. Every purchase is always returnable and each store employee is hand picked for their cheerful, helpful and knowledgeable demeanor.
I would like to thank Nordstrom for making me feel like royalty whenever I enter their store. I am greeted by name and will happily spend my fashion dollars because I know that I get “that something extra” in return. I am proud to say that I am a Nordies girl.
For Seattleites, the downtown Nordstrom flagship store is not only a shopping haven, but a way of life. With the main buying office right above it, the store is sure to receive the best merchandise and the closest managerial retail attention.
April 13th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Agreed!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:48 am
My Nordstrom is in South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA. I love it.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
I have shopped at Norstrom’s a couple of times, but until recently it has been a bit beyond my financial reach. The store is the best around, though, for bra shopping and make-up. I haven’t paid enough attention to their clothing lines (because, as I said, it is a little on the pricey side), but I will definitely check it out next time!
April 26th, 2007 at 10:33 am
A lovely new Nordstoms is a mile from our home in Dallas. The shoes and clothes and service are the best, and also their cafe/bistro! I first shopped at the Nordstoms in San Diego Horton Plaza in 1986 and have been hooked ever since. One November, my coaching husband had lost a big game, so our daughter and I took him to Nordstoms for a fashion makeover. New polo,pants, belt, socks, shoes- one of the best ideas ever!
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