Retail
June 9, 2017
Nordstrom has been public since 1971, but this may be changing. Image credit: Nordstrom Nordstrom's threat to go private may stave off competitors' IPOs
By Danny Parisi
Department store chain Nordstrom's family members have announced that they are exploring the possibility of returning the corporation to a private business in an effort to stave off stiff competition from Amazon and other online retailers.
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