| Document and Entity Information Document | Nov. 21, 2019 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 21, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NORDSTROM, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WA |
| Entity File Number | 001-15059 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-0515058 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1617 Sixth Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Seattle |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98101 |
| City Area Code | 206 |
| Local Phone Number | 628-2111 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | JWN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000072333 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
