

Bruce Nordstrom, former chairman of Nordstrom Inc., passed away at 90 in his Seattle home. He played a pivotal role in transforming the family-owned shoe store into a prominent national upscale retail chain. Under his leadership, the company went public in 1971 and expanded, introducing Nordstrom Rack. Bruce retired in 1995 and from the board in 2006, leaving behind a significant legacy in both business and philanthropy.