Tag Archives: Nordstrom

Retailers’ Interest in Outlet Stores

For many traditional retailers, outlet stores have become an essential part of their overall store strategy mix. Here’s why. According to Kyle Stock, writing for Businessweek: “High-end department stores are slumming … sort of. At pricey apparel retailers such as Neiman … Continue reading

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Nordstrom Ranked as Top U.S. Fashion Retailer

Nordstrom is the favorite U.S. fashion chain according to a recent survey by  Market  Force Information. Nordstrom, a high-end department store chain, was praised for its customer  service, store atmosphere, easy returns, and merchandise selection. Kohl’s was second and Macy’s third in this … Continue reading

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The Retail Employers on Fortune’s 2013 “Best Companies to Work For” List

Each year, Fortune publishes a list of the best 100 employers in the United States. A number of these “best” employers are retailers. These are the retailers (in the order of their Fortune ranking) on the 2013 top 100 employer … Continue reading

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