Full-Time
Retail Sales
Nordstrom
10,001+ employees
Upscale retail department store chain
Compensation Overview
$17.45 - $18.15/hr
Cary, IL, USA
In Person
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- Clear, effective communication with strong interpersonal skills
- Accountability, initiative and a high level of ownership
- Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Physical Requirements: Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head
- Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
- Stock and Fulfillment Only: Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Work with the team to ensure the salesfloor stays 'runway ready', and is sized and filled in through re-merchandising and straightening throughout the day
- Assist customers when cashiering with a variety of transactions across different platforms (in-store, online and mobile), which includes operating a point-of-sale system, bagging items of all size, handling bulky sometimes heavy items including boxes, and ensuring a seamless and friendly experience
- Create a smooth fitting room experience when supporting as a fitting room attendant by greeting and assisting customers and sorting and returning clothing to the floor
- Create a clean and clutter-free customer experience by sorting and returning clothing to the salesfloor
- Keep the stockrooms organized and ensure merchandise is properly checked in and accurately ticketed
- Demonstrate expertise in all technologies used in the store environment
- Adhere to all operational, merchandise and asset protection standards
- Promote initiatives like our Nordstrom Rewards program
- Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departments
- Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards
- Prepare and ship customer’s orders following quality, packing and shipping standards
- Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with our inventory control processes
- Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms
- Provide general support to the store, e.g. set up special events, organize backroom, markdowns, and relocate store fixtures
Nordstrom operates a fashion retail business with both brick-and-mortar stores and online shopping, selling clothing, shoes, accessories, and related services. Customers can browse products in stores or on Nordstrom’s website, and their shopping experience is supported by services such as alterations and personal styling. The company emphasizes strong customer service, team development, and a culture that rewards hard work and loyalty. It differentiates itself through a focus on employee growth and leadership opportunities, community involvement through Nordstrom Cares, and environmental responsibility. Nordstrom’s goal is to provide high-quality fashion and reliable service while empowering employees, supporting communities, and maintaining a trusted shopping experience for customers.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$16M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nordstrom Rack opens 30,561 sq ft McAllen store fall 2026.
- Eyes former Saks Union Square site for San Francisco revival.
- Marks & Spencer womenswear debuts in 30 Nordstrom stores.
What critics are saying
- Tailor shortage cripples alterations as sewers retire nationwide.
- Rack expansion cannibalizes full-line store margins with discounts.
- Union Square Saks relocation fails amid downtown vacancy.
What makes Nordstrom unique
- Nordstrom Locals offer pickups, returns, alterations without retail sales.
- Partnership with FIT trains tailors amid nationwide shortage.
- Exclusive Rothy's Cruiser collection celebrates 125th anniversary.
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Nordstrom Rack to open new location in Canton, Mich. SEATTLE, April 14, 2026 - Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Canton, Mich. in fall 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Canton community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, president of Nordstrom Rack. "We're excited to grow our footprint in the Detroit market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience." Lionello added that in this location "customers will be able to take advantage of our convenient services such as online order pick up from both Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, and they can make returns easily." The 35,000-square-foot store will be located at New Towne Center, a popular shopping center that includes Sally Beauty, GNC and Nothing Bundt Cakes. New Towne Center is owned and managed by Acadia Realty and is located off of Ford and Sheldon Road. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc. and offers customers up to 70% off on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty products, home decor and shoes from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores as well as core services like online order pickup for Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, easy returns and alterations at select stores. Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom. This new location expands the company's physical footprint and economic impact in Michigan. It currently operates two Nordstrom stores and five Nordstrom Rack stores in the state, generating more than 750 jobs statewide. About Nordstrom At Nordstrom, Inc., Nordstrom Rack exist to help its customers feel good and look their best. Since starting as a shoe store in 1901, how to best serve customers has been at the center of every decision Nordstrom Rack make. This heritage of service is the foundation Nordstrom Rack is building on as Nordstrom Rack provide convenience and true connection for its customers. Its interconnected model enables Nordstrom Rack to serve customers when, where and how they want to shop - whether that's in-store at nearly 400 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations or digitally through its Nordstrom and Rack apps and websites. Through it all, Nordstrom Rack remain committed to leaving it better than Nordstrom Rack found it. MEDIA CONTACT: Gianna Giacomino Nordstrom, Inc.
Former Saks store on Union Square might become a Nordstrom. San Francisco's downtown mall may be dead, and Union Square may remain beleaguered and full of vacant storefronts, but that seems poised to change in the not-too-distant future. Several well known retailers have reportedly been on the hunt for new space in and around Union Square, as the SF Business Times has it via real estate sources. Those include Nordstrom, whose closure announcement at the former Westfield Mall started all the dominoes falling for that property, which officially shut all the lights off in February. Nordstrom, which had a 35-year presence in that Market Street mall, may have its sights on the former Saks Fifth Avenue location at Powell and Post streets, which was abandoned by Saks last year. Last fall, Nordstrom revived its San Francisco presence via a small boutique on Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, which is mainly just a customer-service counter taking returns, offering order pickups, and clothing alterations. Also potentially seeking new space that's not in a mall is Bloomingdale's, according to the Business Times. A representative for Bloomingdale's would not confirm that they have any specific plans to move back to Union Square, but they said, "San Francisco remains an important market for Bloomingdale's, and we continually evaluate opportunities that support our long-term growth strategy." Nationally, Bloomingdale's has been faring better on a store by store basis than parent brand Macy's. And it remains unclear what will be the fate of Macy's flagship store on Union Square - Sfist learned in November that the company had partnered with local developer TMG Partners to explore the future development of the 600,000-square-foot store property, which could include some continued presence for the store. And, somewhat suprisingly, Barnes & Noble has reportedly been sniffing around Union Square for new space as well. While the bookstore chain has mostly been known for closing locations around the country in the last decade, they appear to be in some sort of expansion phase again. A new Barnes & Noble is coming to a former Party City space in Cupertino this fall, as Sfist learned last week, and the company still has almost a dozen stores around the Bay Area, including in malls in Emeryville and Corte Madera. The last SF location of Barnes & Noble, at Fisherman's Wharf, closed in 2010. And they are closing their location at San Bruno's Tanforan Mall next month, per the Business Times. In other Union Square retail news, Chanel will be opening a new multi-level store in the former Williams-Sonoma this year, Zara has a new flagship opening across the street from the former Saks, John Varvatos and Bang & Olufsen are both returning to the neighborhood, and Super Duper will be opening a burger outpost in the middle of Union Square Park. And down on Market Street, the massive former Old Navy will be coming alive again as Uniqlo returns to the area as well, later this year.
New Nordstrom Rack store coming to busy South Texas shopping center. Luxury retailer will bring designer brands at up to 70% off to shoppers. By Dina Arévalo, South Texas Reporter April 7, 2026 It's official, luxury retailer, Nordstrom, will be opening a Nordstrom Rack store in deep South Texas as soon as this fall. Keep Watching Massive H-E-B project hits new heights in surging college town, San Marcos, Texas Watch More The "off-price" store - which offers clearance and out-of-season merchandise for as much as 70% off retail prices - will open in a thriving McAllen shopping center in the Rio Grande Valley. The company announced the store opening, which MySA reported on in December 2025, in a news release on Thursday, April 2. Article continues below this ad "We look forward to being a part of the McAllen community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," Nordstrom Rack President Gemma Lioncello said. "We're excited to grow our footprint in the McAllen market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience." The store will be located between a Target and HomeGoods store in the Las Tiendas Shopping Center, a bustling retail plaza that fronts the Interstate 2 corridor (also called Expressway 83) in south McAllen. The 30,561-square-foot space has previously been home to a number of furniture stores, including a Sears Outlet store, an American Freight: Appliance - Furniture - Mattress store, and an Overstock Furniture & Mattress that recently went out of business. More For You Las Tiendas is owned by an El Paso-based company, Cielo Paso Las Tiendas, and is operated by an El Paso-based commercial real estate management company called MIMCO LLC. Article continues below this ad "Ownership is thrilled to welcome Nordstrom Rack to the tenant roster at Las Tiendas," MIMCO President Scott Walker said. "McAllen is a dynamic and growing retail market, and the addition of Nordstrom Rack further establishes Las Tiendas as a leading shopping destination along Expressway 83." Want more MySA? Make My San Antonio a Preferred Source on Google to see more of My San Antonio when you search. The McAllen Nordstrom Rack will allow Valley customers to access the luxury retailer's iconic "on-trend apparel," accessories, shoes, beauty products and home decor for up to 70% off retail price. But shoppers will also be able to pick up online orders placed at Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com and return online purchases at the McAllen store, company officials said. The McAllen store will be the company's 28th Nordstrom Rack location in Texas. The company also operates seven Nordstrom stores and employs 3,600 people across the Lone Star State. April 7, 2026 South Texas Reporter Dina Arévalo has been a journalist in the Rio Grande Valley since 2004 and is a graduate from Baylor University. She was previously with The Monitor in McAllen covering Hidalgo County governments and KRGV as a weekend technical director and associate producer.
Skilled sewers in demand as tailors and dressmakers age out, in photos. * By EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ and ANDRES KUDACKI - Associated Press * Apr 6, 2026 Updated 38 mins ago * 0 NEW YORK (AP) - Across the U.S., the number of tailors, dressmakers and custom sewing specialists is declining, even as demand for their work is growing. Industry experts say younger shoppers are turning to these professionals to tailor ready-made clothing, refresh thrifted pieces and get more longevity out of their wardrobes. Kil Bae, a longtime tailor in New York, notes that the rise of weight-loss medications such as Zepbound and Wegovy has led more people to seek alterations as their bodies change. At the same time, the pool of skilled workers is shrinking as experienced sewers retire. In response, the Fashion Institute of Technology has partnered with Nordstrom to create a training program aimed at addressing the shortage. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Skilled sewers in demand as tailors and dressmakers age out, in photos. * home * news daypop * skilled sewers in demand as tailors and dressmakers age out, in photos. * Posted April 6, 2026 NEW YORK (AP) - Across the U.S., the number of tailors, dressmakers and custom sewing specialists is declining, even as demand for their work is growing. Industry experts say younger shoppers are turning to these professionals to tailor ready-made clothing, refresh thrifted pieces and get more longevity out of their wardrobes. Kil Bae, a longtime tailor in New York, notes that the rise of weight-loss medications such as Zepbound and Wegovy has led more people to seek alterations as their bodies change. At the same time, the pool of skilled workers is shrinking as experienced sewers retire. In response, the Fashion Institute of Technology has partnered with Nordstrom to create a training program aimed at addressing the shortage. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.