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Our Closer To... series shares the inspiring journey of Lindsay Peoples, Editor-in-Chief of The Cut. In this exclusive interview, we chat about style, representation and how she's fostered a more inclusive fashion industry. Read the full story on our editorial platform, The Thread: https://lnkd.in/gcmXa3yX

Ready to be ‘Nspired’? Last week, we proudly hosted our second annual Nspire program at Nordstrom! This week-long immersive experience welcomed college sophomores to our Seattle headquarters, offering them a deep dive into our company culture with a focus on career paths in Technology and Merchandising. Participants enhanced their personal and professional growth through engaging workshops, exposure to the business and leaders, impactful mentorship, and a guaranteed interview for next summer's corporate internship. Congratulations to this incredible cohort! Learn more about Nspire and our early in career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g7iGJwk2

Last weekend in Seattle, Nordstrom employees and their families participated in the annual Fred Hutch Obliteride, a bike ride and 5K walk/run that supports the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. This impactful event empowers people to accelerate cancer research, prevention, detection, treatment and cures.   Corporate philanthropy is rooted in our history, and we're proud to support the communities we serve. Our commitment to helping employees give back to causes they care about is at the heart of our program. We extend our gratitude to everyone who united in our shared purpose and helped exceed our fundraising goal to help make a meaningful impact.   #NordstromCares

This week on The Nordy Pod, our host Pete Nordstrom talks to someone who knows our business inside and out — Robert Spector, author of a book series called “The Nordstrom Way.”    After starting his career as a journalist, Robert learned about our reputation for customer service and wanted to learn more. Fast forward to today, and Robert has written five books about the evolution of our business over the years. “The Nordstrom Way” has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and Robert has given talks about our business principles in over 30 countries.  Robert shared with Pete the main learnings from his books, stories about our past leaders, and the lessons he teaches other companies about our customer-centric approach. Tune in, and be sure to check out Robert’s books, including his most recent, called “The Century-Old Startup.” https://bit.ly/3AnSXw4 

To celebrate Black Business Month, we hosted two special events last week in New York City and Los Angeles, featuring discussions with our brand partners Bossy Cosmetics Inc., Harlem Candle Co., Humanrace, Novara, and The Potion Studio, followed by networking cocktails with influential voices from the community and aspiring entrepreneurs.   Our moderators—Beauty Editor & Expert Maya Alena Allen in NYC and Nordstrom National Beauty Director Autumne West in LA—supported engaging conversations about the brands’ journeys. Panelists Dr. Elena Jones, Reshona Jessamy, Teri Johnson, Aishetu Fatima Dozie and Aziza El Wanni addressed misconceptions about Black-owned brands, offered personal and business advice, discussed community, and highlighted their favorite products. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #BlackBusinessMonth

At the Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball (FABB) earlier this week, Nordstrom Rack received the prestigious FAME Award for showcasing excellence, outstanding achievement and being an innovative leader in fashion accessories merchandising. The honor was presented to Brian Costello, our vice president and divisional merchandise manager of footwear and accessories for the Rack. Congratulations to Brian and the entire team for continuing to deliver great brands at great prices for our customers and for this well-deserved recognition!

August marks the beginning of National Black Business Month, a time to acknowledge and support Black businesses across the U.S. At Nordstrom, we create experiences year-round that allow customers to shop their values, connect with local communities, and support Black-owned or founded brands. From August 5 to September 2, join us in spotlighting a special curation of local Black businesses at our #BuyBlack Market in 13 stores nationwide, along with the incredible Black-owned or founded brands we proudly offer year-round. Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gVc2bhRA #BlackBusinessMonth

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand has just arrived at Nordstrom! It's an honor to be the brand’s first U.S. retail partner and bring this exciting assortment closer to our customers. Starting today, customers can explore the brand’s latest collection, Soft N’ Savage, along with its core offerings online and at 16 select Nordstrom stores across the country, including New York City, Seattle, Michigan Avenue in Chicago, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, NorthPark in Dallas and Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey. Learn more about the partnership and products in this WWD exclusive, https://lnkd.in/epqnPcsu, and shop the collection at Nordstrom.com.

On this week’s episode of The Nordy Pod, our host Pete Nordstrom talks to one of the leading voices in fashion and retail journalism — Lauren Sherman, fashion correspondent at Puck.     After starting her career at Forbes, Lauren marketed herself as a business journalist who covers fashion, and that unique beat has made her an influential voice in all corners of our industry. For years, Lauren has gotten under the hood of fascinating brand stories, and through her reporting, she’s developed an invaluable perspective about what makes brands successful.   She and Pete talked about her approach to reporting, the importance of having a point of view, the value that multi-brand retailers can offer customers, and more. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4dpyRQh

Make an impact: help us give new Nike shoes to local kids! Since 2010, we've partnered with Shoes That Fit and our customers to give more than 380,000 pairs of shoes to kids in our communities. This year we want to give 50,000 more. Donate at checkout on Nordstrom.com or Nordstromrack.com, or by purchasing a $10 giving card at any of our stores, now through October 19. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7YkAX-H #NordstromCares #ShoesThatFit