SHOPPING: Good-Bye Nordstrom Canada, Hello Liquidation Sales
It Was Great While It Lasted...
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The last time Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom, Inc. closed all of their stores in 40 U.S. states and 13 stores across Canada was amid the global pandemic in March 2020. Having a crystal ball for their 2023 outlook would have made you a highly saught after shopaholic to see that exactly three years later, they are closing for ever in Canada.
Yes, you read that correctly.
for·ev·er
/fəˈrevər/
adverb
1.
for all future time; for always.
"I'm sad Nordstrom is closing in Canada forever."
The famous, luxury-ish retailer that started as a shoe store in Seattle, Washington in 1901 announced their 2022 fiscal reports to shareholders, the company and the world on March 2, 2023 and it ended being a VERY big day. Sad for some, like myself who has adored Nordstrom since ----well. Forever.
The Internet freeway was clogged with news reports, TikTok-ers telling the world Nordstrom announced they are shutting down all Canadian operations and intends to commence a liquidation sale, subject to Canadian Court approval, later in March.
The Nordstrom Canada website (.ca) it looks very different and well, as the high end and popular shopping destination offers personal customer service, they have, again, taken care of their Canadian customers.
"While we’ve enjoyed serving you since 2014, and have built and have a fantastic team in Canada, we’re writing to share that we’ve made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Canada, close our 13 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores and sunset Nordstrom.ca.* This means your shopping experience now looks different...."
A look at the landing page (well, only page) at Nordstrom.ca offering a love note to their customers:
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To our Nordstrom Canada customers:
While we’ve enjoyed serving you since 2014, and have built and have a fantastic team in Canada, we’re writing to share that we’ve made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Canada, close our 13 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores and sunset Nordstrom.ca.* This means your shopping experience now looks different.
What this means for you:
Shopping our stores: For now, Nordstrom Canada stores will continue to operate in the normal course. Nordstrom Canada intends to commence a liquidation sale, subject to Court approval, later in March.
Shopping Nordstrom.ca: You are no longer able to shop online at Nordstrom.ca. Orders placed through Nordstrom.ca prior to March 2, 2023, will continue to be fulfilled by Nordstrom Canada. If you requested to pick up your Nordstrom.ca order in store, all orders must be picked up in accordance with the specified pickup window previously provided to you. If you have questions about your order or wish to track your order, please contact Nordstrom Canada Customer Care at 877.794.5304. You will no longer be able to track your order on Nordstrom.ca.
Returns and exchanges: Returns and exchanges will continue to be accepted in accordance with Nordstrom Canada and Nordstrom Rack Canada’s return policies through to March 17, 2023. After March 17, 2023, all sales are final and returns and exchanges will no longer be permitted, whether merchandise was bought prior to or after the start of the liquidation process. Digital returns are no longer available as of March 2, 2023. Orders placed online prior to March 2, 2023, can be returned to your local store until close of business on March 17, 2023. After March 17, 2023, all sales are final and returns and exchanges will no longer be permitted.
Order tracking: You will no longer be able to track your order on Nordstrom.ca. Orders placed through Nordstrom.ca prior to March 2, 2023, will continue to be fulfilled by Nordstrom Canada. If you have questions about your order or wish to track your order, please contact Nordstrom Canada Customer Care at 877.794.5304.
Order pickup: New order curbside pickup will not be available after March 2. If you requested to pick up your Nordstrom.ca order in store, all orders must be picked up by March 17, 2023, or the item will be returned.
Gift Cards: Nordstrom Canada Gift Cards will continue to be honoured through to the end of the liquidation sale for in-store purchases only. No new Gift Cards can be purchased after March 2, 2023.
The Nordy Club: Nordy Club Canada members will cease to accrue new points, effective as of 11:59pm Eastern Time on March 2, 2023. Points earned as of 11:59pm Eastern Time March 2, 2023, that have not automatically converted to Nordstrom Notes will automatically expire. Nordstrom Notes earned prior to March 2, 2023, will continue to be honoured in store in Canada only through to the end of the Liquidation Sale, provided that they have not otherwise expired under The Nordy Club Canada Terms and Conditions. No new Nordstrom Notes may be earned or issued from and after March 2, 2023.
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Take Away Points for the Canadian Wind-Down:
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+All stores are open for business in Canada until they aren't. That makes sense, right?
+A Liquidation Sale in-store will be announced as soon the Court issues its closing papers. +If you have Nordy Club Reward Points they will be automatically converted to Nordy Notes and yes, you can spend them at the Sale, otherwise, they'll expire.
+If you haven't used your Gift Card yet, hurry up, gorgeous, you'll have until they vacate (I'm guessing Spring/Summer, June at the very latest)
+All the FAQ at their (helpful) Canadian website can be found here. USA shopping as per usual.
Nordstrom has been a leader in the fashion space and their 2023 Spring Trends for Women and Men is colorful, 70s sauve and ready for prints, party and classics.
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We will see what Hudson Bay's SAKS FIFTH AVENUE ends up doing too. Until then...
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March 2, 2023 Nordstorm, Inc. Company Press Release (in full) can be found here.