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Marks & Spencer crosses the pond, debuts clothing range in US

Marks & Spencer is debuting its clothing line in the US through a new partnership with Nordstrom. A range of the British department store’s womenswear collection will be stocked across 30 Nordstrom locations, spanning Los Angeles to New York. Both in-store and online, the American premium retailer will offer over 60 items from Marks & Spencer,...

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Nuuds expands beyond DTC with Nordstrom

Nuuds, the digitally native elevated basics brand founded by influencer Daryl-Ann Denner, has launched in American luxury department store Nordstrom, as it steps beyond its direct-to-consumer (DTC) roots. Los Angeles–based essentials brand will be available on Nordstrom.com and in four store locations: Austin (Domain), Denver (Cherry Creek),...

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Major retailers plan US store growth for 2026: A comprehensive overview

Despite widespread store closures anticipated at the start of 2026, it isn’t all doom and gloom for the US retail industry. In fact, many players still see significant market opportunities, driven by brand acquisitions, robust consumer demand, and a push to capture greater market share. As a result, some are planning ambitious, in some cases...

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Nordstrom shareholders approve merger proposal

Shareholders of Nordstrom have approved of the US department store’s proposal to go private. The shift will come as part of a merger agreement between Navy Acquisition Co. and Delaware-based Norse Holdings, under which Nordstrom will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. The matter was voted on during a Special Meeting of shareholders, for which...

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Celtic & Co. expanding in the US with Nordstrom and Macy’s

British heritage fashion brand Celtic & Co., known for its ethically sourced, sustainable knitwear, footwear and outerwear, is expanding into the US with Nordstrom and Macy’s with its spring/summer 2025 collection. Celtic & Co. worked in collaboration with Refined Networks, the global e-commerce platform for cross-border digital commerce used by...

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Unwrapping in 2025 – Eyebrow raising IPOs: From Shein’s controversy to Nordstrom’s private pursuit

The landscape of IPOs has twisted and turned over the last year as the market undergoes continued challenges. Yet, this landscape has seemingly not made the pursuit of a public listing any less appealing to those hoping to bolster their positioning. FashionUnited takes a look at what is on the horizon as the biggest stories of this year continue...

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Seasalt to continue US expansion in response to demand

British retailer Seasalt has revealed that it is planning to continue expanding in the US with at least two more store openings after reporting that its first location in the region had outperformed expectations. Speaking to The Times, the company said the decision to grow further came on the back of unprecedented demand at its Falmouth,...

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Nordstrom to go private, namesake family receives board approval to acquire retailer

A deal that could see US department store giant Nordstrom go private has been approved by the board of directors, potentially allowing for the company’s namesake family to acquire all outstanding shares of the firm. The Nordstrom family, consisting of Erik, Pete, Jamie and other members, will come together with Mexican real estate company El...

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Christmas displays from around the world

With Christmas fast approaching, FashionUnited has rounded up the best of this year’s festive displays, from Sir Paul Smith’s takeover at Claridge’s in London to Selfridges maximalist take on the holiday season, Saks Fifth Avenue’s dazzling 100th-anniversary showcase in New York, Fenwick’s 12 Days of Christmas in Newcastle, Dior’s showstopping...

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Nordstrom Q3 net sales increase, adjusts FY24 outlook

US department store giant Nordstrom welcomed a 4.6 percent increase in net sales for the quarter ended November 2, 2024, while comparable sales rose 4 percent compared to the same period in the year prior. The company’s banner net sales climbed 1.3 percent (4 percent on a comparable rate), while its Nordstrom Rack banner also reported an...

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Nudea expands in US via Nordstrom partnership

British underwear brand Nudea has expanded its presence in the North American market with a new partnership with department store retailer Nordstrom. In a release, founder and chief executive officer of the brand, Priya Downes, said that company was “excited” about the further expansion in the US. She added: “With Nordstrom’s wide reach and...

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Nordstrom appoints Alexis DePree as COO

US department store chain Nordstrom has announced the appointment of Alexis DePree as its newest chief operating officer. In the role, DePree will be responsible for supporting the company’s supply chain operations, transportation, inventory operations, enterprise operations, and store operations. It comes as an expanded title for the executive,...