Nordstrom Announces Possibility of Being Taken Private; Shares Still Trading at a Discount
News that the Nordstrom family was exploring the option of taking the namesake company private sent shares soaring over 10% on June 8. Combined, the Nordstrom family owns just over 30% of the company. We are not surprised by this possibility as we have held that narrow-moat Nordstrom is better positioned than its no-moat department store peers, with a better-sized and -located store base (353 stores at the end of the first quarter versus Macy’s 668), exposure to the growing off-price sector (abo...Nordstrom is a fashion retailer providing a selection of brand-name and private label apparel, shoes, cosmetics and accessories for women, men, young adults and children. The company serves customers through two businesses: Full-Price and Off-Price. The company's operations consist of the company's Nordstrom U.S. and Canada full-line stores, U.S. and Canada Nordstrom Rack stores, Jeffrey boutiques, Last Chance clearance stores, Trunk Club clubhouses and Nordstrom Local. Additionally, customers are served online through Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com, HauteLook and TrunkClub.com.
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