Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $418.3 million for the four-week period ending May 4, an increase of 3.9% compared to sales of $402.7 million for same period in 2001.
Preliminary first quarter sales of $1.28 billion increased 2.1% compared to 2001 first quarter sales of $1.25 billion. The company will release first quarter earnings on May 15.