Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 4.8% increase in same-store sales for January. Total sales increased 11.8% to $607 million from $543 million a year ago.

Fourth quarter same-store sales increased 6.7% compared with the same period in fiscal 2009. Preliminary fourth quarter total retail sales of $2.82 billion increased 10.9% compared with total retail sales of $2.54 billion for the same period in fiscal 2009.

Fiscal year 2010 same-store sales increased 8.1% compared with fiscal 2009. Preliminary fiscal year 2010 total retail sales of $9.31 billion increased 12.7 percent compared with total retail sales of $8.26 billion for fiscal year 2009.