<page> Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
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November 2, 2006

NORDSTROM SAME-STORE SALES FOR OCTOBER INCREASE 10.7 PERCENT

SEATTLE - November 2, 2006 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported
preliminary sales of $622.4 million for the four-week period ending October
28, 2006, an increase of 11.9 percent compared to sales of $556.3 million for
the four-week period ending October 29, 2005. Same-store sales increased 10.7
percent.
Preliminary third quarter sales of $1.87 billion increased 12.4 percent
compared to sales of $1.67 billion in 2005. Third quarter same-store sales
increased 10.7 percent.
Preliminary year-to-date sales of $5.93 billion increased 9.3 percent
compared to sales of $5.43 billion in 2005. Year-to-date same-store sales
increased 7.2 percent.

SALES RECORDING
To hear Nordstrom's prerecorded October sales message, please dial (402)
220-6036. This recording will be available for one week.

SALES SUMMARY Total Sales Same-store Sales
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(unaudited; $ in millions) Fiscal Fiscal Percent Total Full-line Rack
2006 2005 Increase Retail Stores Stores
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October $622.4 $556.3 11.9% 10.7% 9.3% 9.2%
Third Quarter $1,871.9 $1,666.1 12.4% 10.7% 8.9% 11.6%
Year-to-date $5,929.6 $5,427.0 9.3% 7.2% 5.7% 11.3%
Number of stores
Full-line 99 97
Rack and other 57 57
International Faconnable
boutiques 35 32
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Total 191 186
Gross square footage 20,278,000 19,858,000
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EXPANSION UPDATE
Nordstrom opened its newly relocated store at Westfield Topanga Mall in
Canoga Park, Calif., on October 6, 2006. The 213,000 square foot, three-level
store features the company's most comprehensive designer offering in the
country along with brand new design concepts, amenities and services.
Nordstrom will open a new 35,000 square foot Nordstrom Rack store at
Grand Plaza in San Marcos, Calif., on November 16, 2006.

FUTURE REPORTING DATES
Nordstrom's financial release calendar for the next several months is
currently planned as follows:

Third Quarter Earnings Mon., Nov. 20, 2006
November Sales Release Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006
December Sales Release Thurs., Jan. 4, 2007
January Sales Release Thurs., Feb. 8, 2007

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty
retailers, with 156 US stores located in 27 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe
store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 99 full-line stores, 49 Nordstrom
Racks, five Faconnable boutiques in the United States, one free-standing shoe
store, and two clearance stores. Nordstrom also operates 35 Faconnable
boutiques in Europe. In addition, Nordstrom serves customers through its
online presence at http://www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs.
Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

Investor Contact: Media Contact:
RJ Jones, 206-303-3007 Deniz Anders, 206-373-3038