NORDSTROM - where would it go?

[BG918]

Logically I would think if Nordstrom announced they were building an OKC location Penn Square Mall would somehow boot JC Penney and a new Nordstrom would be built there to anchor the mall with Dillard's and Macy's. As much as I'd like to see a downtown location I just can't see it at this point.

[Jesseda]

is there talk about a nordstrom being built in okc? is it announced somewhere? or is this just dreaming up post? lmk thanks

[Oil Capital]

Logically I would think if Nordstrom announced they were building an OKC location Penn Square Mall would somehow boot JC Penney and a new Nordstrom would be built there to anchor the mall with Dillard's and Macy's. As much as I'd like to see a downtown location I just can't see it at this point.

It almost certainly would be at Penn Square. However, I think it would make more sense to boot the health club and put Nordstrom over there (probably by adding a new Nordstrom structure)

[decepticobra]

It almost certainly would be at Penn Square. However, I think it would make more sense to boot the health club and put Nordstrom over there (probably by adding a new Nordstrom structure)

why would nordstrom build at peenis queer mall? theres shoppers with larger incomes nearby at quail springs.

[Oil Capital]

why would nordstrom build at peenis queer mall? theres shoppers with larger incomes nearby at quail springs.

Any chance you have some facts to back up that statement?

[ljbab728]

Any chance you have some facts to back up that statement?

Cobra obviously likes making up cute names more than discussing facts.

[Shake2005]

why would nordstrom build at peenis queer mall? theres shoppers with larger incomes nearby at quail springs.

Really?

[Spartan]

why would nordstrom build at peenis queer mall? theres shoppers with larger incomes nearby at quail springs.

Touche.

[Oil Capital]

Touche.

LOL. Really, only Spartan could be so enthused about a content-free post such as that.

[Bunty]

why would nordstrom build at peenis queer mall? theres shoppers with larger incomes nearby at quail springs.

Funny you refer to Penn Square Mall like that since that's the ony OKC mall I've ever seen where two guys were walking together holding hands.

[Oil Capital]

why would nordstrom build at peenis queer mall? theres shoppers with larger incomes nearby at quail springs.

and if, as I suspect, you don't have any actual facts to back that up, maybe you could ask some of the other upscale and even semi-upscale stores that come to town who have virtually all chosen Penn Square over Quail Springs.

[Larry OKC]

Think it is just dreaming...the ULI folks basically said it ain't happening and they mentioned Nordstroms specifically...not without something like a $40M "incentive package" (public/taxpayer subsidy).

[Steve]

To answer this question: Not in OKC

[Kerry]

There was an article in the Oklahoman a few weeks ago that quoted a Nordstroms VP saying they absolutly were not looking to add a store in Oklahoma City or anywhere else in the plains or midwest.

I would rather they try and focus on getting a Target downtown as part of a larger retail/office/play development.

[soonerliberal]

I think it would fit nicely into Penn Square. There are a lot of mid-grade Penn Square-like malls in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast that have Nordstroms. I would assume if Penn Square continues to upgrade and move towards being a higher end mall they will drop JcPenney and replace it with something like a Nordstrom or Lord and Taylor.

Is a Saks or Nieman Marcus feasible right now? Not really. But a Nordstrom seems like it could fit well in OKC.

[mugofbeer]

As much as I would hate to rain on the parade, I doubt seriously that enough people in OKC would pay the money Nordstrom, Saks or Nieman charge for merchandise to make them profitable. Yes Penn Square and Quail Springs would be the two locations but it would shock me to see any of them come here in the next 10 years.

[DirtLaw]

I would love to get a Nordstroms but like many have said, I do not think it will happen. Wrong demographics to support it unfortunately. If it did go it, I would expect it to be at Penn Square mall as that would be the best chance to succeed.

[BG918]

Nordstrom has announced they will open 50 new stores in the next 10 years. The majority of those will be additional locations in major metros but I imagine they will open some in new locations. I can see OKC being near the top of the list when that time comes as it would be the only location in the state.

[mugofbeer]

Nordstrom has announced they will open 50 new stores in the next 10 years. The majority of those will be additional locations in major metros but I imagine they will open some in new locations. I can see OKC being near the top of the list when that time comes as it would be the only location in the state.

Unless they are going to lower their standards of income, density and quality - which equates to people paying higher prices for department store goods - I don't see it happening. Maybe a Nordstrom's Rack.

[Kerry]

Nordstrom has announced they will open 50 new stores in the next 10 years. The majority of those will be additional locations in major metros but I imagine they will open some in new locations. I can see OKC being near the top of the list when that time comes as it would be the only location in the state.

Do you have a link to this annoucement? The most recent thing I can find is from 2008 but we all know what has happened since then.

[betts]

I've shopped at many a Nordstrom, and it's not significantly different from Dillards. High end clothing is fairly comparably priced and Nordstrom has plenty of clothing at lower prices. Dillards here has very expensive shoes and purses as well. Nordstrom simply has different brands and might be marginally more expensive in their bigger stores.

That being said, I think their anti-OKC bias has been evidently displayed and I don't think we'll get one. Saks has been having trouble and Neiman's definitely has higher priced merchandise so I'm not expecting one anytime soon. Again, I'd like to see more smaller higher end stores, especially since they don't require the volume of sales that a store like Nordstrom would. Bloomingdales might be another option, as their merchandise is a slight cut below Nordstrom.

[Puppet]

I've shopped at many a Nordstrom, and it's not significantly different from Dillards. High end clothing is fairly comparably priced and Nordstrom has plenty of clothing at lower prices. Dillards here has very expensive shoes and purses as well. Nordstrom simply has different brands and might be marginally more expensive in their bigger stores.

That being said, I think their anti-OKC bias has been evidently displayed and I don't think we'll get one. Saks has been having trouble and Neiman's definitely has higher priced merchandise so I'm not expecting one anytime soon. Again, I'd like to see more smaller higher end stores, especially since they don't require the volume of sales that a store like Nordstrom would. Bloomingdales might be another option, as their merchandise is a slight cut below Nordstrom.

It IS significantly different from Dillards... Much higher end clothing, Much larger/better/diverse shoe selection, and the purse selection is nowhere close at Dillards...
I would love to see it in OKC, but doubt it will happen... oh well, Dallas is only 3 hours away.

[Spartan]

Wait for it...

Tulsa.

[soonerguru]

I think it would look great down near I-240 and Shields. It would blend in well with the manufactured housing dealers.

[HappyDaze]

What the hell does that mean, Sooner?