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Nordstroom

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Nordstroom Reviews Summary

Nordstrom's reputation is increasingly marred by customer dissatisfaction, particularly regarding order fulfillment, delivery issues, and inadequate customer service. Many customers report frustrations with canceled orders, unresponsive support, and unresolved return disputes, leading to feelings of disrespect and loss of loyalty. Conversely, some reviews highlight positive experiences with product quality and timely deliveries, particularly for in-store purchases. Overall, while Nordstrom maintains a legacy of quality offerings, the current challenges in customer service and fulfillment practices suggest a need for significant improvements to restore customer trust and satisfaction.

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returns
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quality
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Texas
4 reviews
15 helpful votes
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I shop at Nordstrom regularly and I've always had a great experience. The employees are very knowledgeable on their products and are helpful in finding the right item for me.
This department store is great and I highly recommend you visit.

Date of experience: April 29, 2016
Utah
6 reviews
11 helpful votes
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I've got a demanding full time job and often don't have a lot time to visit malls/stores to try on clothes/shoes. I do a lot of my shopping online at places like Zappos, Amazon and Nordstrom. Usually, if i can't what want, or in the size I need from of these sites, I find it on one or the other listed here. I usually start on Nordstroms.com because they price-match, have free shipping/returns and their clothing options are relevant and current. My frequent issue with their site is that I can't always find my size available and don't usually want to wait for it to be back in stock in a few weeks, so I turn to Zappos/Amazon, who usually have what I want and for the same price. I also enjoy the reviews on Norstroms.com, they really help me with my buying confidence and decisions. I have never had an ill-experience shopping Nordtroms' site, and love that the quality of their products are always great, and their customer service is always prompt and so friendly.

Date of experience: April 23, 2016
Canada
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I love this site
April 22, 2016

I love this site, 2 time i have buy fragrance clive christian and i love it so much. Nice discounts and great savings with delivery.

Date of experience: April 20, 2016
Alabama
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Nordstrom is one of my favorite retailers. They have a great selection of both high end and affordable high quality items. Great shoe selection, free shipping and returns. If you ever do have a problem (only time I had a problem was when UPS delivered to the wrong address, so it wasn't even Nordstrom's error), they will do whatever it takes to help with it. No long waits for an agent that barely speaks English -- they are quick, responsive, and accommodating. I will be a customer for life.

Date of experience: April 18, 2016
California
11 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Without notifying a customer - me. I've been online shopping with nordstrom's for a LONG time, for clothes, shoes, and makeup. I've always been a happy customer - shipping and returns are free and reliable. In the 8+ years I've shopped online, only 1 package has been missing. Then in Jan. 2016, a Jo Malone perfume oil I had purchased at Christmas time was missing. The odd thing was that there was NO TRACKING info online, like they usually do. The customer rep told me it was 'odd' but their system said it was fulfilled, even though there was no UPS tracking number. Since she can't track it herself, she replaced the order. A month later, I ordered Clinique items and a GWP. I received a confirmation but never a shipping notice, so I called customer service. They told me that my order was canceled. When I asked why I wasn't even sent a courtesy email that they couldn't fulfill it, I was told that their system cancelled it because the 'system' thought I had already received a Clinique GWP and there is a limit of 1 per customer! I told her to check my purchases and they didn't find any other Clinique purchases. She tried to explain several other possible reasons, but none of them held water or applied to me. She was apologetic and got back to me in a timely manner to try to explain what happened, but wasn't able to give a valid reason. I feel offended and disappointed with Nordstrom's. I haven't shopped with them since Feb. Except to use up a a few remaining giftcards. Just took away the fun of online shopping for me. I don't need the aggravation.

Date of experience: April 12, 2016
Canada
2 reviews
14 helpful votes
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New to shopping on line, I love it. I am a senior, not able to get out and shop for a while. Shopping on line has been a blast, Nordstroms order was sent quickly the style, fit, material amazing. I found a sale as well. Thank you for great service!

Date of experience: April 7, 2016
Hong Kong
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
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I love makeup here, good quality, but the price is expensive for me, lol

Date of experience: April 6, 2016
Florida
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Love it but pricey
April 5, 2016

I really like this store but can't always afford it.

Date of experience: April 4, 2016
KR
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Good customer service
March 31, 2016

I am very satisfied with its service.
I had several questions about the size and methods they use, the customer service rep Very patiently explain to me, excellent customer service

Date of experience: March 31, 2016
Barbados
13 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I love Nordstrom for it has high quality stuff like perfumes and clothing

Date of experience: March 30, 2016
Illinois
5 reviews
15 helpful votes
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Xmas
March 24, 2016

I bought my daughters Christmas gifts there. The younger woman's clothing is nice

Date of experience: March 23, 2016
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The best
March 19, 2016

I was wondering about what to get my girlfriend for her baby shower, never entered this store use to think they all expensive but I was so surprised and impressed on everything I saw had to shop more for my self and few for the kids. They have got really nice and affordable stuff. Definitely coming back for more. Loved it

Date of experience: March 18, 2016
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I love shopping at a place where I know I don't have to worry when there are issues.

Last week I went back with 4 items and didn't even have to show a receipt to get my items returned. What a great place.

Date of experience: February 28, 2016
Ohio
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Pretty good!
February 24, 2016

I love the dress I ordered, but 2 day shipping was more like 5 days...

Date of experience: February 24, 2016
AE
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Great Service
February 24, 2016

Customer is always right! Top customer service. On time and great return policy

Date of experience: February 23, 2016
Washington
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Racist!
February 23, 2016

These people treated me racist and were rude as hell!
I guess they are just too darn rich!

Date of experience: February 22, 2016
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very disappointed
February 2, 2016

I just ordered pair of shoes Hunter brand the navy color for my boyfriend. He really love that color. But when I received my ordered I was very disappointed cause it was wrong color. It was green color. OMG. And in the package, I didn't see any receipt and return label in there. I don't know how can they put the wrong color in there. And then I called to customers service. And I told them that i want that shoes with the color that I ordered but they said It out of stock. So we can't send you that color. I am very disappointed the way they do with the customer. They did wrong color shoes that i need and they need to resend to me another one. They didn't do it. They just say sorry and that's it. I shopped at nordstrom and nordstrom rack a lot. But from now, if they won't solve the problem, maybe I won't come back and shopping there any more. And in my store list to shopping won't have nordstrom rack anymore. Very disappointed

Date of experience: February 2, 2016
Philippines
42 reviews
35 helpful votes
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Love the quality
February 2, 2016

Been seeing a good makeup set here last week and bought one of the set. I have received the items as I expected. Happy to stay beautiful with this products.

Date of experience: January 31, 2016
Georgia
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Love Nordstrom! Quality everything! Also great customer service!

Date of experience: January 25, 2016
Illinois
55 reviews
293 helpful votes
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My favorite place ever
January 17, 2016

I love shopping here and they have everything you can dream of. I especially love the makeup ladies their so nice.

Date of experience: January 16, 2016