UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 2, 2019
NORDSTROM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 001-15059 | 91-0515058 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1617 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington | 98101 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206) 628-2111
Inapplicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| ITEM 8.01 | Other Events |
On January 2, 2019, Nordstrom, Inc. issued a statement announcing the passing of Blake Nordstrom. A copy of that statement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
| ITEM 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Announcement of Nordstrom, Inc., dated January 2, 2019 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| NORDSTROM, INC. |
| (Registrant) |
| /s/ Robert B. Sari |
| Robert B. Sari |
| Senior Vice President, |
| General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Date: January 2, 2019
Exhibit 99.1
Statement from Nordstrom
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Blake Nordstrom. Blake died in Seattle early this morning, January 2, 2019, at the age of 58. Executive leadership of Nordstrom will continue under co-presidents Pete and Erik Nordstrom. We appreciate your respect for the privacy of the family during this difficult time.
“My heart goes out to the Nordstrom family and everyone at the company during this difficult time. Everyone who worked with Blake knew of his passion and deep commitment to employees, customers and the communities we serve. We are fortunate to have continued leadership from co-presidents Pete and Erik Nordstrom,” said Nordstrom chairman of the board Brad Smith.
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