These changes could have the potential to encourage retailers like Nordstrom to return. The brand's move to open a Nordstrom Local is more than a symbolic comeback — it’s strategic.

Nordstrom announces closure of stores in St. Louis and Santa Monica by August as part of efforts to ensure long-term viability amid challenging retail landscape.

The company plans to open a new “Nordstrom Local” storefront at 1919 Fillmore in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, a move many see as a cautious reentry into San Francisco's shifting retail ...