Trendy Nordstrom to close locations in 2 major cities by summer's end
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America’s department store struggles are continuing. 

Nordstrom confirmed it is closing two stores — one in Santa Monica, California, and another in St. Louis, Missouri — by the end of August.

The upscale retailer, which operates nearly 380 stores nationwide, sells brand-name shoes, makeup, and clothing. 

The chain is betting shoppers will scan for labels online or head to a nearby Nordstrom instead. 

According to a company spokesperson, “We believe the best way to serve customers in each region is by utilizing nearby locations and our online platforms,” as reported by DailyMail.com.

‘Decisions like this are never easy, and we understand the impact they have on our team members.’ 

Approximately 130 employees are expected to be impacted by the closure in Missouri, based on local WARN notices. The company hopes to offer relocation opportunities to those affected at nearby stores.

Despite the closures, retail analysts told DailyMail.com this is not part of a broader pullback. 

Nordstrom is closing two more stores, months after the department chain shuttered locations in New York and Massachusetts

Nordstrom is closing two more stores, months after the department chain shuttered locations in New York and Massachusetts

‘Nordstrom seems to have gotten back on track after a weak period of trading,’ Neil Saunders, managing director of retail at GlobalData, said. 

“However, considering the continuous changes in shopping behaviors and reduced spending at department stores, Nordstrom is evidently refining its store portfolio.”

In December 2024, the department chain agreed to a $6.25 billion take-private deal with the Nordstrom family and a retail group, El Puerto de Liverpool. 

The decision to go private came after years of Americans skipping department stores when it came to their wardrobe refreshes.

That trend has hurt Nordstrom and its competitors — like JCPenney, Kohl’s, and Macy’s. For years, each brand has announced nationwide closures. 

Over the past year, Nordstrom has quietly closed underperforming locations in New York City, upstate New York, and Massachusetts.

But it has also announced new stores in Florida, Texas, Idaho — and even another in Massachusetts.

Saunders said the department stores are large and ‘costly to run.’ But Nordstrom appears to be in a better position than its competition.  

A retail expert told DailyMail.com that the locations are 'huge and are costly to run,' but thinks the overall brand is heading in the right direction

A retail expert told DailyMail.com that the locations are ‘huge and are costly to run,’ but thinks the overall brand is heading in the right direction

Nordstrom recently agreed to a take-private deal that put a majority of the company back into the Nordstrom family's ownership, including its CEO, Erik Nordstrom

Nordstrom recently agreed to a take-private deal that put a majority of the company back into the Nordstrom family’s ownership, including its CEO, Erik Nordstrom

The company has provided high-end labels to its customers

The company has provided high-end labels to its customers

‘This is not Nordstrom giving up on stores,’ Saunders said. 

‘There are still plenty of strong locations in the chain where Nordstrom is investing and doing good business.’ 

Kohl’s is among the worst-hit in the department store industry. 

The company has shuttered a series of stores across the US this year and is picking up the pieces after a CEO scandal. 

In early May, the company abruptly sacked its top boss, Ashley Buchanon, after just six months on the job. 

Buchanan made Kohl’s enter a ‘highly unusual’ business deal with a romantic partner, Chandra Holt, the founder of Incredibrew, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The department chain said Buchanan didn’t disclose this relationship in accordance with its company policies. 

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