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Nordstrom Rack is returning to San Francisco. Published October 15, 2026 11:35 AM PDT The brief. * * A new Nordstrom Rack store will open in Union Square after the retailer closed its two remaining stores in San Francisco. * The new store will be located at 2 Stockton St., and the 51,500-square-foot space is set to open in fall 2027 * Nordstrom Rack is the latest retailer to announce a comeback to the city. SAN FRANCISCO - Three years after its San Francisco stores were shut down, Nordstrom Rack is returning to the city with a new Union Square location. The new store will be located at 2 Stockton St., and the 51,500-square-foot space is set to open in fall 2027, Nordstrom announced on Wednesday. Return to San Francisco. What they're saying: "Nordstrom has a long history in San Francisco, and we're excited to bring Nordstrom Rack back downtown. The city has many wonderful assets, and it has clearly built momentum in making downtown a great place for customers. We look forward to welcoming new and returning Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack customers to our store," said Erik Nordstrom, co-CEO of Nordstrom. The previous Nordstrom Rack at 901 Market Street closed in the summer of 2023, along with the flagship Nordstrom at the former Westfield Centre. The Nordstrom locations were only two in a bevy of retailers who stopped doing business in the city - and particularly the now defunct downtown shopping mall - in the wake of economic struggles following the COVID-19 pandemic. Then-Chief Stores Officer Jamie Nordstrom said at the time that the decision was made primarily due to declining foot traffic, and that the company would instead focus on its other Bay Area stores. "Three years ago, companies were leaving San Francisco. Today, they want to be here, and Nordstrom Rack's decision to return to the heart of our city is another sign of the growing confidence in San Francisco. We're making our streets safer and cleaner, bringing people back downtown, cutting red tape, and creating the conditions for businesses to succeed," said San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. "I'm thrilled that Nordstrom is choosing to invest in San Francisco again and look forward to welcoming Nordstrom Rack to 2 Stockton Street as we continue building on our city's momentum." SF retail resurgence. Dig deeper: Nordstrom Rack is the latest store to announce a comeback to the city, indicating a resurgence in the city's long-troubled retail scene. Earlier this month, Japanese fashion label Uniqlo opened a brick-and-mortar location at the corner of Market and 4th Streets, its first in the city since the brand closed its Powell Street store in 2021.

Nordstrom expands FAO Schwarz offerings, debuts new app features for holidays. The department store revamped its Nordy marketing character and is offering same-day beauty deliveries at select locations this season. Published Oct. 13, 2026 Dive brief: * Nordstrom expanded its partnership with FAO Schwarz for the holiday season by featuring a selection of toys from the company at every Nordstrom location, according to a Monday press release. * Nordstrom also debuted a new in-store mode for its mobile app, allowing customers to use an interactive map helping them to find what they're looking for. The company's app also features a new AI-backed "Request a Look" feature enabling shoppers to receive personalized recommendations and the choice to receive one-on-one styling support from a stylist. * Beginning this month, the department store is offering same-day beauty delivery in over 15 markets including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami and more. Dive insight: Nordstrom's holiday celebrations don't just include new offerings, but also the revamp of familiar faces. The retailer reimagined its marketing character Nordy - joined by a new sidekick named Disco - in honor of Nordstrom's 125th anniversary. The retailer will also host special in-store events such as holiday breakfasts, photos with Santa and beauty-specific activations. That's on top of Nordrom's new gift edit feature in its app that highlights expert commentary on the retailer's holiday catalog and features improved filtering options. The holiday catalog returns this season highlighting over a thousand gifts. The company also announced an exclusive partnership honoring what would be the 80th birthday of David Bowie, which will include immersive shops at select Nordstrom locations with limited-edition collections from brands such as AllSaints, Barbour, Marc Jacobs and more. Bowie80 will be available starting in November and David Bowie music will play a role in Nordstrom's holiday campaign. Nordstrom and FAO Schwarz first announced their partnership in June, which also includes shop-in-shops in some Nordstrom stores and select products through the department store's website. The company has since expanded the online assortment on Nordstrom's website, the retailer told Retail Dive. The additional work with Nordstrom adds to the iconic toy company's expansion efforts. FAO Schwarz opened an e-commerce storefront on Amazon last month and the flagship store in New York City's Rockefeller Center will include an Amazon pop-up shop offering some of the items featured on Amazon's 2026 top toy list

Nordstrom Rack open stores in Marlton, Ramsey; East Brunswick, Deptford coming soon. Nordstrom Rack opens stores in Marlton and Ramsey, New Jersey, on Thursday, Oct. 8. Two more New Jersey stores, in East Brunswick and Deptford, follow on Oct. 29. The Marlton... Published Oct 8, 2026 4:01 PM EDT Nordstrom Rack opens stores in Marlton and Ramsey, New Jersey, on Thursday, Oct. 8. Two more New Jersey stores, in East Brunswick and Deptford, follow on Oct. 29. The Marlton and Ramsey stores each cover 25,000 to 30,000 square feet of retail space, according to The Sun. Shoppers will find 30% to 70% off regular prices on clothing, shoes, beauty products, accessories, and home decor. Both grand openings come with a raffle for a $1,000 gift card. Customers who arrive early get a chance to win. Giveaways and a coffee cart will be on hand too. The retailer held an invite-only shopping party for the Marlton store on Oct. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Guests who signed up ahead of time enjoyed light snacks and music, and they got first pick of the new items on the shelves. The East Brunswick and Deptford stores will hold their own parties on Oct. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. Their grand openings bring the same $1,000 gift card raffle. "Nordstrom Rack will be a great addition to the established tenant line up at this premier shopping center in Marlton.," said Sean McCloskey, CEO of Penn Group of Companies, in a press release. These openings are part of a nationwide push. The chain plans more than 20 new stores by the end of the year. Stores in other states open through the end of October, according to USA Today. Spokane, Washington, opens Oct. 15. Four more open on Oct. 22: Bloomingdale, Illinois; Park City, Utah; Williamsburg, Virginia; and Tampa, Florida. Eleven stores open Oct. 29. Atlanta; Rockville, Maryland; and Lakewood, Colorado, are among them. A store in Dillon, Colorado, opened Oct. 1, and one in Kennewick, Washington, opens Nov. 5. Not every move has been a launch. The chain has closed a few stores. A 34,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack in the Waikiki area of Honolulu shut its doors in July after 10 years in the community, and a Nordstrom store in Lombard, Illinois, closed Sept. 1. Nordstrom said workers at both sites could move to other roles in the company. The Marlton store sits at 730 NJ Route 73 South, in Willow Ridge Plaza. The Ramsey store is at 255 Interstate Shop Center. Find the East Brunswick store at 755 State Route 18. The Deptford store is at 1775 Deptford Center Road, in Deptford Town Center.