Orem, UT, (December 28, 2001) - Nordstrom will open its doors at University Mall in Orem on Friday, March 29 and will become the third full-line Nordstrom store in Utah. The new two level, 120,000 square foot store will offer Orem and Provo area customers a selection of classic and contemporary merchandise, exclusive and nationally renowned brands and extensive sizing for the whole family.

"We are proud to become a member of the Orem and Provo community and offering customers in the Utah Valley a store a little closer to home," said Tim Gary, Vice President, Oregon and Mountain Regional Manager. "Our store will provide customers with a shopping experience that includes a mix of each season's hottest contemporary fashions as well as an outstanding collection of looks that appeal to those with more classic tastes. We hope to offer something for everyone in terms of price, size and style."

Inside the store customers will be greeted by an open, skylight capped central escalator area. The merchandise environment showcases apparel, shoes and accessories in approachable and accessible ways descriptive of lifestyle to make shopping easier and more convenient. Other amenities include a Men's and Women's Faconnable boutiques, Open-sell Cosmetics, a family restroom, delivery service and an In-House Cafe and Coffee Bar, the company's newest restaurant concept.

The new Nordstrom draws upon the architectural influences of the Utah region while maintaining a distinct Nordstrom appearance. As with all new Nordstrom stores, Callison Architecture surveyed the region's rustic, mountain style architecture so that it would blend with the environment. A three-story tower with windows will be the focal point of the store's main entrance.

Celebrating 100 years of service, Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 134 US stores located in 26 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 82 full-line stores, 45 Nordstrom Racks, four Faconnable boutiques, two free standing shoe stores, and one clearance store. Nordstrom also operates 24 international Faconnable boutiques, primarily in Europe. Additionally, Nordstrom serves customers through its online presence at www.nordstrom.com and through its direct mail catalogs.