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Introduction

Nordstrom, Inc. is the company of interest in this discussion. Nordstrom, Inc. is an upscale retailer native to America that sells brand name and private label accessories and apparel merchandise. Initially, the founders started the company in 1901 as a shore store. Since then, the company has grown tremendously, and is now offering a variety of products and services beyond shoes including fragrances, cosmetics, and jewelry. Throughout this report, Nordstrom’s brief background, financial overview, business sector, target market analysis, business operations as compared to competitors, as well as strategies to sustain the business will be discussed.

Company Overview

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E-Commerce in Retail Sector.3 Customer Information..4

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Security Issues7 Conclusion8 References..10 E-Commerce & Retail The emergence of the internet and of computing technology in general over the last generation or so has had drastic and dramatic effects on all of society including both the personal and business realm. Indeed, these new technology has made it easier to spend money, work and so forth in a way that makes one’s home life and work life blend together in many ways. However, this report will focus more on how e-commerce has come into its own as part of this new technology and ...

History and overview

Marshalls department store with the motto “Brand Names for Less”, was founded in 1956 by an entrepreneur Alfred Marshall together with a group of innovative entrepreneurs. The Alfred Marshalls’ concept was inspired by the need to take advantage of the postwar boom in the economy. Together with other partners, Marshalls opened a self department store in Beverly, Massachusetts, dealing in apparel and home wares at relatively low prices (FundingUniverse). The company experienced a remarkable growth taking advantage of unsteady American economies that made shoppers to seek cheaper commodities that Marshalls was offering. By 1976, it had established 36 stores ...