Nordstrom will become a private company as a result of the deal, which was unanimously approved by the board of directors.
The Nordstroms built their empire from a single shoe store in Seattle to one of the biggest names in fashion retail.
Nordstrom has been family-owned since being founded in Seattle in 1901 by John W. Nordstrom, a Swedish immigrant.
Founded in 1901 as a shoe store, CEO Erik Nordstrom and Chief Brand Officer Pete Nordstrom helm the fourth-generation-led business. El Puerto de Liverpool operates more than 300 stores and an e ...
The Nordstrom family tried to take the company private about seven years ago but fell short. It went public about 70 years after it was founded as a shoe store in 1901. Monday’s announcement ...
The century-old department store has agreed to be taken private as the industry is squeezed by discount chains and other competition.
Erik and Pete Nordstrom are the fourth-generation leadership at the Seattle retailer, which was founded in 1901 as a shoe store. Erik is the company’s chief executive and Peter is president.