SEATTLE - (April 27, 2000) Nordstrom.com today announced that Jim Bromley will become the company’s new chief financial officer. As chief financial officer, Bromley will be responsible for all the company’s financial operations in order to build upon Nordstrom.com’s position as the leading Internet destination for quality fashion goods and services.

"We are extremely pleased that someone of Jim’s capabilities will be joining Nordstrom.com," said Dan Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com chief executive officer. "Jim’s experience helping customer-centric companies grow for value will be a tremendous benefit for Nordstrom.com."

Bromley has a 14-year career in finance and most recently served as CFO of Multiple Zones International, a $500 million company. At Multiple Zones, he was responsible for all financial strategy and strategic planning, new business initiatives, investor relations, bank relationships and negotiations.

Prior to joining Multiple Zones, Bromley was managing director for McDonald Investments and also for Dain Rauscher. Before moving to the Northwest, he was a Vice-President in the Corporate Finance Department at Credit Suisse First Boston. During his investment banking career, Bromley lead numerous equity offerings for retail and consumer products companies.

"I’m looking forward to joining a company that is committed to delivering the best online experience for its customers and can deliver an outstanding selection of goods and services in several channels." said Bromley.

Bromley will begin with Nordstrom.com on May 1 and will fill a position that has previously been managed by the company’s chief operating officer, Kurt Whitesel. Whitesel will now be able to dedicate his time exclusively to operations, focusing on Nordstrom.com’s innovative supply chain model.

Nordstrom.com is the leading Internet destination for quality fashion goods and services. Nordstrom.com has been online since 1998 and was established as a subsidiary of Nordstrom Inc. in the Fall of 1999 when it formally launched its first online category with NORDSTROMshoes.com, the world's biggest shoe store. Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading fashion specialty retailers, with 106 stores located in 23 states, including 72 full-line stores, 28 Nordstrom Racks, three Façonnable boutiques, two free-standing shoe stores, and one clearance store.

Contact:

Shasha Richardson, NORDSTROM.com
(206) 215-7549