Nordstrom February Comps Increase 4.9%

Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $499.0 million for the four-week period ending February 25, 2006, an increase of 7.2% compared to sales of $465.4 million for the four-week period ending February 26, 2005. Same-store sales increased 4.9%.

    Sales Summary          Total Sales                Same-store Sales
    (unaudited;       Fiscal   Fiscal  Percent    Total    Full-line    Rack
    $ in millions)     2006     2005    Increase   Retail   Stores      Stores

    February         $499.0   $465.4     7.2%       4.9%     3.4%        10.1%

    Number of
    stores
    Full-line        98          94
    Rack and other   57          56
    International
    Faconnable
    boutiques        32          31
    Total           187         181
    Gross
    square
    footage  20,070,000  19,410,000

On March 10, 2006, the company plans to open a full-line store at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach, Fla.