Two Nordstrom stores are set to close by the end of the summer amid a wave of closures and shake-ups across the retail industry.
A Nordstrom spokesperson confirmed that the closures of two locations, one in Santa Monica, California, and the other in St. Louis, Missouri, are set to happen later this year. The company said, despite the closures, they hope to transition employees at the affected stores to other locations.
“We believe we’ll be best able to serve customers in each region by leveraging our surrounding stores and through our digital channels,” a spokesperson told USA TODAY. “Decisions like this are never easy, and we understand the impact they have on our team members. We’re committed to taking care of our employees through this transition, including supporting those who are interested in finding another role within Nordstrom.”
The closures come on the heels of other iconic retailers closing locations across the country. Back in March, Macy’s said it would be closing 150 underproductive stores, and in the same month, Kohl’s said it would be closing 27.
In May, JCPenney closed seven locations across the country, while last month, At Home filed for bankruptcy and said it would be closing 26 “underperforming” stores.
What Nordstrom stores are closing?
According to a Nordstrom spokesperson, the following stores are closing:
1453 Saint Louis Galleria in St. Louis, Missouri – closing by Aug. 24
20 Broadway in Santa Monica, California – closing by Aug. 26
Dick’s House of Sports will be replacing the Nordstrom closing in St. Louis, Fox 2 reported.
Nordstrom goes private after being acquired for $6.25 billion
Nordstrom is now a private company after a $6.25 billion deal finalized in May 2025, where the Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool acquired the company.
“For over a century, Nordstrom has operated with a foundational principle of helping customers feel good and look their best,” Erik Nordstrom, chief executive officer of Nordstrom, said in a December 2024 statement. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for the business. On behalf of my family, we look forward to working with our teams to ensure Nordstrom thrives long into the future.”
The breakdown in Nordstrom’s ownership is now 50.1% by the Nordstrom Family and 49.9% by Liverpool, according to a December 2024 news release. According to the retailer’s website, it has more than 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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