Nordstrom Rack To Open In Algonquin, Ill.

SEATTLE, March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Algonquin, Illinois. The approximately 31,000 square-foot, one-level store is scheduled to open fall 2016.

Algonquin Commons is conveniently located at the intersection of South Randall Road and County Line Road, just minutes north of Interstate 90. When it opens the Rack will join a strong mix of retailers including Trader Joe's, Ulta, Dick's Sporting Goods, DSW, Old Navy and Art Van Furniture.

"We're thrilled by the customer response as we've opened new Nordstrom Rack stores in Greater Chicago," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. "We continue to focus on finding excellent locations across the area and with its great mix of retail we're excited to be opening at Algonquin Commons."

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., offering customers a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories and shoes at an everyday savings of 30-70 percent off regular prices. Nordstrom Rack merchandise, available at Rack stores and at Nordstromrack.com, comes from Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom.com as well as specially purchased items from many of the top brands available at Nordstrom. The Rack is designed to provide the ultimate treasure hunt to style-savvy customers.

Nordstrom operates four full-line stores in the Greater Chicago area including a flagship store on Michigan Avenue. The new Rack in Algonquin will be the retailer's 15^th Nordstrom Rack in the Chicagoland area.

About Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer based in the U.S. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 323 stores in 39 states, including 121 full-line stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico; 194 Nordstrom Rack stores; two Jeffrey boutiques; and one clearance store. Additionally, customers are served online through Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook. The company also owns Trunk Club, a personalized clothing service serving customers online at TrunkClub.com and its five clubhouses. Nordstrom, Inc.'s common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Evans
Nordstrom, Inc.
206-303-3036
(206) 303-3036

Kim Gilmore
GMCI – Algonquin Commons – Marketing
847-931-1511