Nordstrom opened its first concept store on the Upper East Side Thursday, a merchandise-free, miniature location that will also expand to the West Village later this month.
The Seattle-based department store chain calls the store, known as Nordstrom Local, a “neighborhood hub.” The approximately 1,800-square-foot location—at 1273 3rd Ave.—won’t sell clothing, nor any other goods directly. Customers can stop there to pick up an online order, make a return or have an item altered. The store will also host networking and other events.
RSK: Will be interesting to see how this concept goes over with shoppers.
Ken Notes: I promise the next billionaire will be the person that develops the last mile solution by opening a retail outlet in every community where items of any size can be picked up, exchanged, returned, or ordered. Think Sears Catalogue Stores if you are old enough...
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