inside nordstrom with Co-CEO Pete Nordstrom

About this episode

Pete Nordstrom discusses the intricacies of running Nordstrom and the future of retail in Seattle.

Pete Nordstrom, Co-CEO of Nordstrom joins Rachel for a deep dive into the business behind one of Seattle's most iconic brands. They cover what it really takes to run a fourth-generation family business, the inside story of Nordstrom's long road to going private, and the future of retail. Pete also gets candid about the state of downtown Seattle retail, what Nordstrom is doing to stay invested in the city, and why the Rack's growth strategy is far from cannibalizing the flagship. About guest Pete Nordstrom - Co-CEO, Nordstrom: Pete Nordstrom is a fourth-generation member of the Nordstrom family and co-CEO of Nordstrom, one of the leading fashion retailers in the United States. He began working at the company as a teenager and rose through the ranks in merchandising, store operations, and executive leadership. Known for his customer-focused approach and deep knowledge of retail and fashion, Nordstrom has helped guide the company’s evolution across both physical stores and digital commerce. He is also active in philanthropy and community initiatives in the Seattle area. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Horgan

Guest: Pete Nordstrom

Topics covered

• Nordstrom
• retail
• family business
• Seattle
• fashion
• business strategy

Keywords

• Nordstrom
• Pete Nordstrom
• retail
• Seattle
• family business
• fashion
• business strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nordstrom

Places: Seattle, downtown Seattle

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