WRAL and Triangle Business Journal both reported today's announcement that Nordstrom will open their popular off-price "Nordstrom Rack" in Durham come 2010.
The store -- which features many of the same men's and women's fashions found in the Seattle-based retailer's mainline shops, but at deep discounts -- is targeting the old Linens 'N Things store across Fayetteville Rd. from the Streets of Southpoint regional mall.
It's a popular concept, and one that Nordstrom has been expanding; the TBJ notes that there are now almost 70 Rack stores versus 112 of its department stores.
As it happens, this Nordstrom Rack will open up right across the street from Durham's Nordstrom, which was the first outlet opened by the upscale store in North Carolina.
The new location is in the midst of the Renaissance Center development, one of two big-box power centers adjacent to the mall.
Oh Happy Dance, Happy Dance!!! This is great news. While I Love Nordies my wallet loves The Rack better. Can't wait!!
Posted by: TH | November 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM
This, I might actually do. Haven't set foot in a Nordstrom's since I was in junior high, but something along the lines of an outlet store? Maybe!
Posted by: ACW | November 24, 2009 at 07:27 AM
It's funny -- I was in Orlando this weekend and went to the brand-new Nordstrom Rack there with Mrs. BCR. She loves the store we discovered first in Chicago, since it's her best chance for discount Eileen Fisher and the like. Ironically, I found a new wallet and sunglasses there and ended up spending less than she did.
Walking out, I thought to myself, it'd be nice if we had one of these back home, though I figured Charlotte would end up with it before Durham. Not so, I was glad to see!
Posted by: Bull City Rising | November 24, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Another plus for Nordstrom: staying true to its commitment to celebrate one holiday at a time (ie: actively avoiding Christmas Creep)
http://consumerist.com/2009/11/nordstrom-continues-to-oppose-christmas-creep.html
Odd how sometimes not doing something does a whole lot for this consumer.
Posted by: Sunny Daye | November 24, 2009 at 08:33 AM