Nordstrom is planning a major expansion in 2026 with at least 14 new Rack stores set to open across ten states. The rollout comes on the heels of a $6.25 billion buyout that wrapped earlier this year. The Nordstrom family now holds a slight majority after teaming up with Mexican department store chain El Puerto de Liverpool to take the company private.
When Are These Locations Opening?
There’s a little bit of mystery surrounding the new stores: Nordstrom hasn’t said when these locations will open or what types of spaces they’ll occupy. Some may appear in newly built developments, while others could move into existing retail vacancies. More store announcements may follow in early 2026.
Where Is Nordstrom Rack Opening?
According to USAToday, the new stores are set for:
- Sarasota, Florida
- Orlando, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Encinitas, California
- Elmwood, Louisiana
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Mansfield, Massachusetts
- Deptford, New Jersey
- Spokane, Washington
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Canton, Ohio
- Rockville, Maryland
Why Is Nordstrom Rack Expanding?
Nordstrom Rack is a core part of the company’s retail strategy, especially as consumers seek out discounted fashion and home goods. The Rack chain has seen steady growth even as other department stores struggle, with recent locations focusing on suburban markets and high-traffic shopping centers. The 2026 rollout builds on a separate batch of store openings announced for 2025.
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