https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:22:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1360086 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:52:18 +0000 Suz 1360086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA. Totally agree about the Bay. I consider if a self serve emporium. And at my<br /> location there is nothing I want to buy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1360085 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:50:57 +0000 Marley 1360085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise - I'm with you. I am on a cash only shopping budget and it really bugs me that I don't get anything when I buy something at Nordstroms! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1360084 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:50:33 +0000 Suz 1360084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so exciting!!!!</p> <p>Thanks for the update, Gaylene. </p> <p>I am confused because I am a Canadian and I have a Nordie's card. And I get access to presale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1360044 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:12:42 +0000 retailgirl 1360044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coco lion...merchants like people to have credit cards because, on average, they spend more than cash customers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359993 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:45:28 +0000 Anonymous 1359993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So exciting! &nbsp;Can't wait to check it out on my next trip to Calgary - sadly not until January &nbsp;That said, I look forward to the improved on-line options . &nbsp;Nice to hear they are well-staffed too - that makes a huge difference to my shopping experience.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359983 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:23:36 +0000 Dee 1359983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth, the shipping sounds confusing. Part of the Nordstrom website still lists the old shipping methods but part also said "We are now open in Calgary. Enjoy duty-free shopping and $9.95 flat rate shipping on all orders above CAD $100." So depending if that's correct, it would be great. I'll hopefully remember to ask next tine I'm at the store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359947 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:09:21 +0000 Joyce B 1359947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy your new Nordstrom's! I think that being a family business contributes to making it a great store. It is my favorite for sure.<br /> Thanks for sharing that link, CC. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359930 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 14:28:53 +0000 jackiec 1359930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the update! Sounds great! They are opening inVancouver next year I think - and I can't wait! I agree about the Bay. You could shoot a cannon through there. Drives me nuts, although they are improving staffing in their shoe dept. Enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359924 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 14:04:24 +0000 Classically Casual 1359924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might enjoy this newspaper article. My impression is that they're going to go slowly, and try to get the details right for Canada.</p> <p><a href="http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2024579800_nordstromcanadaxml.html" rel="nofollow">http://seattletimes.com/html/b.....daxml.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359916 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:48:55 +0000 Elizabeth P 1359916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would LOVE to know if there will be a change to the online ordering system once they get established in Canada. I was totally floored when I had to return something recently... $42!!&nbsp; For a package that should have cost about $15 by regular mail.&nbsp; I don't mind paying shipping, but that was ridiculous.&nbsp; I've been really lucky with my purchases from them so far, but that does make me think hard about ordering again.&nbsp; Of course I'm also curious if there will be an online ordering system from Canada to avoid the crazy duties as well.&nbsp; </p> <p>So if anyone is at the store, can they ask?&nbsp; Or tell if you have already? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359909 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:25:08 +0000 crutcher 1359909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Great point Janet...Nordstrom definitely does not do the sardine displays that Macy's and some of the other stores feel compelled to do...)<br />Gaylene...so glad you have a Nordstrom to enjoy..The stores are fun but shopping online is still my favorite... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359903 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:15:16 +0000 Janet 1359903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So exciting! One of the reasons Nordstrom is my favorite department store around here is because they actually don't overcrowd the store with merchandise the way our local Macy's does. I really dislike feeling like there is no space to maneuver between racks, or to even see what is on the racks because they're so close together. Lord &amp; Taylor is not as bad as Macy's. It makes the experience feel cheap and overwhelming when it's so crowded -- like they're overcompensating for having a bunch of crap by having so much of it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359901 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:11:38 +0000 sparlingo 1359901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Calgary gets all the fun :(. (Disgruntled Edmontonian here). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359879 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:29:09 +0000 Mona 1359879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah! finally! I am so excited that the Nordstorm is finally open in Canada. Any news if the custom/duty will not be charged now on online orders? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359871 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:02:49 +0000 CocoLion 1359871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish they had that approach in the US. &nbsp;I no longer have a Nordstrom card so my cash purchases at Nordstrom have no value in collecting points. &nbsp; I don't understand this as even a debit Nordstrom card will have a nominal transaction fee for each purchase, paid for by the seller. &nbsp;Whereas a cash purchase has none. &nbsp;At our restaurant we average 3.4% of monthly sales in credit card transaction fees. &nbsp;So we love cash. &nbsp;Cash is a cheaper way to go for a merchant, I really don't understand why they don't reward cash purchases. &nbsp;I have thought that perhaps the Nordstrom credit card, even after paying transaction fees, could be a profit center due to the interest rate structure, but I doubt this could be possible with the Nordstrom debit card.</p> <p>I am totally digressing here. &nbsp;:-o</p> <p>So glad you have a Nordstrom in Calgary! &nbsp;:-)</p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359866 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 06:32:10 +0000 Dee 1359866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd stopped by briefly yesterday and it was incredibly crowded. But definitely lots of salespeople. It felt a lot like the US Nordstorm, except everything is always by designer, so you have to hunt through each designer individually to see if they have petites, for example.</p> <p>Didn't think to ask about the points/credit card though. Good to know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359852 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:09:30 +0000 Gaylene 1359852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering about that, too, Marley. Apparently they are calling the points "Debut Points" in Canada. All that is required is to sign up for the program using an e-mail address and a phone number. For the next few days, points are 3X the dollar value. The SA seemed to think that Nordies might be offering a credit or debit card in the future by tying their card into either VISA or MasterCard program. </p> <p>Here's the info from the welcome message that you get after enrolling:</p> <p>"Earn 1 Debut Point per net dollar spent in store, and for every 2,000<br /> Debut Points earned, you'll receive a $20 Nordstrom Note. Plus, shop<br /> bonus points events to earn Notes even faster."</p> <p>Seems similar to the U.S. program. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359845 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 04:52:51 +0000 Marley 1359845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh cool!<br />So, since the credit card isn't available, but you can still get credit towards Nordies Notes - does that mean that the debit card is available? &nbsp;Otherwise, I don't understand how you could get the Nordies Notes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-nordstroms#post-1359828 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 04:28:15 +0000 Gaylene 1359828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a chance to pop into Nordstrom's Calgary location today. Opening day was on Friday, and, according to the SAs that I talked to, was beyond hectic. </p> <p>A couple of quick observations:</p> <p>The Bay and Nordstrom share many of the same brands, but the experience is totally different. Nordstrom was filled with people, but, even more amazing to this Canadian, was the sheer number of of sales staff on hand to welcome customers, answer questions, and provide assistance. I've sometimes wondered if the Bay even employs sales staff since they are almost impossible to locate. </p> <p>The store was well-stocked with a full range of sizes. Shoe selection was impressive--and VERY busy. </p> <p>Canadians can sign up for Nordstrom's Notes but not for the credit card. That means advance access to NAS isn't in the cards yet. But, the best news, Canadian Nordstrom stores will accept returns of items ordered online from the U.S. That news definitely put a smile on my face. </p>