Shares of Nordstrom dipped more than 17 percent in after-hours trading Thursday as the retail giant missed Wall Street’s estimates for its first quarter earnings and slashed its previous guidance.… Read More
One month after cutting 130 technology-related positions, Nordstrom announced today that it will lay off another 350-to-400 employees as the retailer looks to “continually evolve with the expectations of its… Read More
If you’ve ever used Snapchat, you probably know that it doesn’t work like most social media platforms. Instead of making public posts that last indefinitely on the internet, “snaps” are sent directly… Read More
Nordstrom is turning to longtime Seattle-based executive Kumar Srinivasan to help plot a new course for the company’s technology division, which was recently reduced in a round of layoffs. Nordstrom,… Read More
Nordstrom cut approximately 120 jobs on its technology team this week, the company said this morning, disclosing a specific number for the first time and confirming news first reported by GeekWire yesterday. Over the past seven… Read More
Follow up: Nordstrom confirms 120 job cuts on tech team as part of change in tech strategy Retail giant Nordstrom today confirmed that it has made another round of layoffs, impacting… Read More
Nordstrom laid off ten employees from its technology team last week. Company spokeswoman Tara Darrow confirmed with GeekWire this morning that the Seattle-based retailer recently rolled out a new “technology leadership structure” that… Read More
Not only was Nordstrom the second major retailer on Thursday to report disappointing earnings, but the 115-year-old company was also the second big retail chain to signal that its e-commerce… Read More
Nordstrom is known worldwide for its top-notch shoe department, helping customers find the perfect shoes. Now, the Seattle-based retailer is adding a twist to shoe shopping, announcing today that it… Read More
When REI announced its “Opt Outside,” campaign, the outdoor retailer made a bold statement about shutting down brick-and-mortar stores on the busiest shopping day of the year. Apparently, that move… Read More
There was plenty to be happy about in Nordstrom’s Q2 earnings report on Thursday, but its online stores continue to be the shining star. Sales at Nordstrom.com grew by 20 percent… Read More
Nordstrom-owned Trunk Club is launching a personal styling service for women this fall that will handpick a selection of clothes and ship it directly to your door. The Seattle-based department store bought… Read More
Jet.com launches Tuesday with a shopping experience that it hopes will be on par with Amazon’s. To do so, the Hoboken, N.J.-based company wanted to have a huge selection of items — but in order to accomplish… Read More
Nordstrom has just concluded the first phase of a major downtown Seattle store remodel, but as part of the renovations, some customers won’t even have to walk through the door. Of… Read More
Nordstrom reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2014 today, and investors were greeted with something of a mixed bag. The company’s quarterly revenue increased by almost 9 percent… Read More
Nordstrom’s Innovation Lab, created to serve as a fast-moving tech startup inside the Seattle-based retailer, is getting shaken up after four years. Responding to an inquiry from GeekWire, Nordstrom confirmed that employees in the… Read More
When considering where to go on an MBA Technology Trek, Seattle was a no-brainer. It wasn’t just that the city is home to some of the world’s leading technology companies,… Read More
Still searching for some gift ideas? Robot Turtles, the “first board game for little programmers,” might be a good gift idea to keep those idle little hands busy. Developed by… Read More
New fitting room technology being tested at Nordstrom will make trying on clothes a surreal experience. The technology, which was developed by eBay, will include a touchscreen mirror that will track… Read More
Warby Parker, the New York-based company that sells eyeglasses online starting at $95, says its eight brick-and-mortar stores are now collectively turning a profit less than two years after opening its… Read More
When it comes to competing in the retail space, Nordstrom has a tougher time now than it did in the past. And why is that? You can thank the Internet.… Read More
Nordstrom may be one of the key players in a new payments program being devised by Apple, according to a report by Bank Innovation today. Sources close to Nordstrom tell… Read More
As a retail brand, Nordstrom holds a coveted position on Instagram. It has more than 530,000 followers who scan new items that they can purchase from the company, alongside their… Read More
Nordstrom is buying Chicago-based Trunk Club, a shopping service that helps men find the perfect outfit. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “What Trunk Club is doing in the… Read More
Bonobos started in 2007, selling flashy men’s apparel online. Now, the New York-based company has scored $55 million in fresh capital — including money from Coppel Capital, Mousse Partners and Nordstrom —… Read More
Nordstrom has finally launched a standalone e-commerce site and mobile app for its Nordstrom Rack stores, offering shoes, clothing and accessories for 30 to 70 percent off. Jamie Nordstrom, who is leading… Read More
Walmart and Amazon may appear to be in a close fight to be the go-to retailer for everyday low prices, but when it comes to evaluating the strength of one… Read More
Blue Nile was founded 15 years ago as an online retailer of diamonds and engagement rings. At the time, skeptics wondered who would actually buy such a special — not… Read More
Nordstrom is in a bit of a pickle. Customers aren’t spending as much in the company’s department stores, and the Seattle retailer is facing new competition from Amazon.com which is… Read More
Just how bad were this week’s Christmas shipping delays? Online retail rating firm StellaService conducted its own test of last-minute package delivery, placing 75 orders from 25 retailers prior to each online… Read More