Nordstrom to Close Two Stores Amid Retail Industry Shifts

Adrian Kyle Torres
Jul 02, 2025
Nordstrom is closing two stores in Santa Monica and St. Louis, joining other retailers like Macy's and Kohl's in reducing their brick-and-mortar footprint. This comes as Nordstrom transitions to private ownership with the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool.
Nordstrom to Close Two Stores Amid Retail Industry Shifts

Nordstrom is the latest major retailer to announce store closures, signaling continued turbulence in the evolving retail landscape. The department store chain confirmed it will be closing locations in Santa Monica, California, and St. Louis, Missouri, before the end of the summer.


The move comes as other prominent retailers grapple with similar decisions. Macy's previously announced the closure of 150 underperforming stores, while Kohl's is set to close 27 locations. JCPenney shuttered seven stores in May, and At Home recently filed for bankruptcy, citing plans to close 26 stores.


The specific Nordstrom stores affected by the closures are located at 20 Broadway in Santa Monica, scheduled to close August 26th, and 1453 Saint Louis Galleria in St. Louis, set to close August 24th.


Nordstrom emphasizes its commitment to supporting impacted employees, with the company aiming to transition workers to other Nordstrom locations whenever possible. A company spokesperson stated that the closures are part of an effort to "best serve customers" through surrounding stores and online channels.


The St. Louis location will be replaced by a Dick's House of Sport, according to reports.


Nordstrom's Private Transition

These closures occur as Nordstrom navigates a significant shift in ownership. In May 2025, a $6.25 billion deal was finalized, taking the company private. The acquisition involves the Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.


Erik Nordstrom, the company's chief executive officer, described the move as "an exciting new chapter," emphasizing the company's commitment to its foundational principle of customer satisfaction. The current ownership structure is 50.1% held by the Nordstrom family and 49.9% by Liverpool. Nordstrom currently operates over 350 locations across its Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local, and Nordstrom Rack banners.