Nordstrom preliminary sales are $454.4 million for the four-week period ending November 1, 2003, an increase of 6.7 % compared to sales of $425.8 million for the four-week period ending November 2, 2002. Same-store sales increased 3.5 %.

October same-store sales in full-line stores increased in all geographic regions. By merchandise category, same store sales increased in Cosmetics, Accessories, Shoes, Men's Wear and Women's Designer Apparel.

Preliminary third quarter sales of $1,420.6 million increased 9.8 % compared to third quarter 2002 sales of $1,293.5 million. Third quarter same-store sales increased 5.0 %.

Preliminary year-to-date sales of $4.5 billion increased 7.2 % compared to year-to-date 2002 sales of $4.2 billion. Year-to-date same-store sales increased 2.6 %.