<page>                                                      Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release
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November 17, 2004

Nordstrom Board Announces Quarterly Dividend and Appoints Phyllis J.
Campbell, President and CEO of The Seattle Foundation to the Board of
Directors

     SEATTLE - November 17, 2004 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced
today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.13
per share, payable on December 15, 2004, to shareholders of record on
November 30, 2004.
     The board also announced the addition of Phyllis J. Campbell,
President and CEO of The Seattle Foundation to its Board of Directors.
Ms. Campbell worked in the banking industry for 28 years, most recently
serving as president of US Bank of Washington from 1993 until 2001.
Well-respected in the Seattle community, she is committed to the
improvement of education and human services and is active in many causes
in the Asian-American community.
     "We are extremely pleased that Phyllis Campbell has agreed to join
our Board," said Chairman Bruce Nordstrom.  "We believe Phyllis'
management and financial expertise makes her an excellent choice to help
guide our company. Her commitment to the well-being of the local
community has earned the respect of business and civic leaders in the
Seattle area and we're honored to have her join us."  Ms. Campbell also
serves on several corporate and nonprofit Boards, including Safeco,
Alaska Air Group and Seattle University.
     Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty
retailers, with 150 US stores located in 27 states.  Founded in 1901 as
a shoe store in Seattle, Nordstrom today operates 94 full-line stores,
49 Nordstrom Racks, five U.S. Faconnable boutiques, one freestanding
shoe store, and one clearance store.  Nordstrom also operates 31
international Faconnable boutiques, primarily in Europe.  Additionally,
Nordstrom Direct serves customers through its online presence at
http://www.nordstrom.com and through its direct mail catalogs.

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