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NORDSTROM, INC.

NORDSTROM, INC.

C/O SECRETARY

1700 SEVENTH AVENUE

SEATTLE, WA 98101

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Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual

For holders as of: 03/11/09

Date: 05/19/09 Time: 11:00 a.m., PDT

Location: Benaroya Hall - Illsley Ball

Nordstrom Recital Hall

200 University Street

Seattle, Washington 98101-3428

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all nominees

PROPOSAL 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Nominees:

1a. Phyllis J. Campbell

1b. Enrique Hernandez, Jr.

1c. Robert G. Miller

1d. Blake W. Nordstrom

1e. Erik B. Nordstrom

1f. Peter E. Nordstrom

1g. Philip G. Satre

1h. Robert D. Walter

1i. Alison A. Winter

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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 2 and 3.

PROPOSAL 2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PROPOSAL 3. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BONUS PLAN


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