Bloomingdale's, known for the "brown bag", is an upscale chain department store and a major competitor for Nordstrom. However, the company has only 36 store locations and 13 outlet stores, a huge difference compared to Nordstrom.
What a lot of people don't know is that Bloomingdale's is owned by the multinational corporation Macy's, Inc. It is one of two divisions owned by the company, the other being Macy's. |
Neiman Marcus is a luxury specialty department store owned by the Neiman Marcus Group. Like Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus has a small number of locations totaling at 42 stores. The company also operates 28 Last Call clearance stores.
Neiman Marcus is known for having the first customer loyalty program and the first in-store gift-wrapping service. According to the company website, the average customer has an advanced degree, is well-traveled and sophisticated. |
Saks Fifth Avenue an upscale department store chain owned by Hudson's Bay Company. Like Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus, Saks has 42 stores and 70 outlet stores, OFF 5TH.
Saks is known as one of New York's most famous department stores since it opened in 1924. What sets Saks Fifth Avenue apart from the rest of the competitors and Nordstrom, is the fact that they have international locations including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. |