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Bruce Nordstrom, Heir Who Expanded Apparel Chain, Dies at 90

  • Led the company for four decades as third-generation manager
  • Turned local shoe seller into national apparel store chain

Bruce Nordstrom

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Bruce Nordstrom, who as head of Nordstrom Inc. for four decades helped transform the family-run company from a regional shoe seller into one of the largest US apparel retailers, has died. He was 90.

The former company chairman died Saturday at his home, his sons Pete and Erik Nordstrom said in a statement. “Our dad leaves a powerful legacy as a legendary business leader, a generous community citizen and a loyal friend,” they said.

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