Nordstrom January Comps Rise 6%

Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $431.1 million for the four-week period ending January 28, 2006, an increase of 11.6% compared to sales of $386.2 million for the four-week period ending January 29, 2005. Same-store sales increased 6.0%.

Preliminary fourth quarter sales of $2.30 billion increased 9.3% compared to sales of $2.10 billion in 2004. Fourth quarter same-store sales increased 5.8%.

Preliminary fiscal year 2005 sales of $7.72 billion increased 8.3% compared to sales of $7.13 billion in 2004. 2005 same-store sales increased 6.0%.

    SALES SUMMARY              Total Sales            Same-store Sales(1)
    (unaudited;              Fiscal   Fiscal  Percent  Total   Full-line  Rack
     $ in millions)          2005     2004    Increase  Retail  Stores  Stores
    January                   $431.1    $386.2  11.6%   6.0%    6.0%    15.4%
    Fourth quarter          $2,295.7  $2,100.3   9.3%   5.8%    5.8%    14.7%
    Fiscal year             $7,722.8  $7,131.4   8.3%   6.0%    5.4%    14.8%

    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   19,397,000