Nordstrom October Comps Jump 10.7%

Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $622.4 million for the fiscal month ending October 28, 2006, an increase of 11.9% compared to sales of $556.3 million for the four-week period ending October 29, 2005. Same-store sales increased 10.7%.

Preliminary third quarter sales of $1.87 billion increased 12.4% compared to sales of $1.67 billion in 2005. Third quarter same-store sales increased 10.7%.

Preliminary year-to-date sales of $5.93 billion increased 9.3% compared to sales of $5.43 billion in 2005. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 7.2%.

    SALES SUMMARY
    (unaudited; $ in millions)

                            Total Sales                  Same-store Sales
                                                             Full-
                        Fiscal      Fiscal   Percent  Total   line    Rack
                         2006        2005    Increase Retail Stores Stores
    October              $622.4      $556.3  11.9%   10.7%   9.3%    9.2%
    Third Quarter      $1,871.9    $1,666.1  12.4%   10.7%   8.9%   11.6%
    Year-to-date       $5,929.6    $5,427.0   9.3%    7.2%   5.7%   11.3%

    Number of stores
      Full-line              99          97
      Rack and other         57          57
      International
       Faconnable boutiques  35          32
      Total                 191         186
    Gross square
     footage         20,278,000  19,858,000

Nordstrom opened its newly relocated store at Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif., on October 6, 2006. The 213,000 square foot, three-level store features the company's most comprehensive designer offering in the country along with brand new design concepts, amenities and services.