Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $598.4 million for the five-week period ending October 2, 2004, an increase of 7.1% compared to sales of $558.9 million for the five-week period ending October 4, 2003. Same-store sales increased 6.2%.

Preliminary quarter-to-date sales of $1.0 billion increased 7.5 percent compared to 2003 quarter-to-date sales of $957.9 million. Quarter-to-date same-store sales increased 6.6 percent.

Preliminary year-to-date sales of $4.5 billion increased 11.3 percent compared to sales of $4.1 billion in 2003. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 8.8 percent.