Nordstrom, Inc.
Industry Group: Retailing
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:JWN
Nordstrom is a fashion retailer that operates about 93 department stores and 280 off-price Nordstrom Rack stores. The company also operates both full- and off-price e-commerce sites, two clearance stores, and six Local locations. Nordstrom’s largest merchandise categories are women’s apparel (27% of 2023 sales), shoes (26% of 2023 sales), men’s apparel (15% of 2023 sales), and beauty (13% of 2023 sales). Nordstrom, which traces its history to a shoe store opened in Seattle in 1901, continues to be partially owned and managed by members of the eponymous family. They have partnered with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to acquire the company.
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Retailing 321 out of 471
Universe
Global Universe 4746 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| B&M European Value Retail SA |
20.2
Medium
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301 out of 471 |
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20.7
Medium
|
319 out of 471 |
| Nordstrom, Inc. |
20.8
Medium
|
321 out of 471 |
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24.3
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