First Target, then Nordstrom — why do big retailers keep failing
The perspective that U.S. retailers are somehow more prone to failure than Canadian retail chains is unconvincing, but the Canadian retail landscape is challenging for newcomers.
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Nordstrom JWN looks to Nordstrom Rack for growth
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Retail – information, recherche et analyse – La Conversation
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How Nordstrom followed a familiar path to failure: too big, too
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Nordstrom Case Study Presentation
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What is an Anchor Store? Definition, Examples and Impact on Retailers
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Nordstrom Defies Retail Slump With Surprising Quarterly Profit and
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US retailers stumble in Canada
New research reveals how a single consumer group has the power to influence product pricing