Nordstrom Just Dropped New Markdowns Up to 40% Off, and the Nordy Club Stacks More on Top

Why Shoppers Keep Coming Back to Nordstrom

Nordstrom didn't list end dates for the markdowns. When something sells out, it's gone. So if a size is in your cart, don't sit on it for a week.

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Why Shoppers Keep Coming Back to Nordstrom

It's the service, mostly.

Free shipping. Free returns, in store or by mail, no questions. Need a hem? They do alterations in the store. Want help picking? Book a stylist, online or in person, and it's free. Say what you're after. They bring stuff out. You pick. They'll fit you for a bra too, if that's on the list. Beauty services and events.

And the brands. UGG, Barbour, Vince, On Running, and designer names. All in one place, with the sale items mixed in.

Then there's the Nordy Club. Free to join. Every dollar earns something back. More on that below.

One more thing. Order online, pick up in store or get it shipped. Wrong fit? Walk it back in or mail it. Nobody asks why.

Four Picks From the Fall Lineup

UGG boots and slippers. Nordstrom features UGG on its homepage right now. Classic boots and the slipper styles everyone wears to the grocery store, and kids' sizes too. Check the sale page first. Some styles land in the markdowns.

Barbour jackets. Waxed cotton, quilted, the work. Nordstrom carries a wide spread, men's and women's, and a Barbour piece tends to last for years. People hand them down. If you're buying one coat this fall, this is a strong place to start. The Coats Under $200 page is worth a look too.

On running sneakers. Another homepage feature. Light, cushioned, and good for walking or running. Try them with Nordstrom's free returns, so if the fit's off, send them back.

Beauty under $50. Nordstrom's gift pages sort beauty by price. Skincare, fragrance, makeup sets. Easy stocking stuffers, and Nordy Club members earn points on all of it. Beauty returns are free too.

Tip: Open the sale page and flip the sort to "Newest". That's where the just-cut prices sit. Mediums and 9s go first, so look there early.

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The Nordstrom Nordy Club, Explained Plain

Joining is free. Give your mobile number at checkout, and you start earning.

• Points. Spend a dollar, get a point. That's the plain member rate. Have the Nordstrom card? Then it's up to 3 points for that same dollar. Hit 1,000 points, and Nordstrom hands you a $10 note. Spend it like cash there.

• Tiers. You start as a member. $500 in a year moves you up to influencer. The ambassador takes $5,000. Icon? $15,000, and only if that spending is on the Nordstrom card. Card members start at Influencer right away.
• Personal Double Points Day. Unlocked at Influencer. Pick a day, earn double.
• Alterations. Paid with the Nordstrom card, you get alterations back in Notes. Influencers can get up to $200 back a year. Ambassadors, up to $300.
• Early access. The Anniversary Sale opens to card members first. Everyone else waits.
• Rack perks. Card members get an extra 5% off at Nordstrom Rack. Ambassadors and Icons get free NordstromRack.com shipping with the card.
• Birthday perk. Something extra during your birthday month, every year.

The card itself has no annual fee. If you take the Visa version, it works outside the store too. Gas, EV charging, groceries, eating out, streaming: 2 points for a dollar. Anywhere else that takes Visa: 1 point. Issued by TD Bank. Terms apply.

Best for: Anyone who shops Nordstrom more than twice a year. Points add up faster than you'd think, and the notes don't need a code either.

Nordstrom vs. Macy's vs. Bloomingdale's

All three are big department stores with their own rewards. Nordstrom's edge is the service side. Returns that don't turn into an argument. Stylists who cost nothing. Alterations you can get back in Notes. The other two change their perks often, so look at each site yourself before you buy.

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Who Should Shop Here

• Fall shoppers who want UGG, Barbour and On Running in one order with free shipping.
• Gift buyers who want the under-$100 pages to keep holiday spending in check.
• Anyone who's been burnt by return fees and wants to send things back free.
• People who get clothes altered often and want that money back in notes.
• Shoppers planning to open a store card before the October 21 points event.
• Nordstrom Rack fans who'd take an extra 5% off with the card.

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A Few Things That Help

1. Join the Nordy Club before you pay. Even if you check out as a guest, add your phone number so the points land.
2. Check the New Markdowns page first, then the Clearance page for the extra 20%.
3. Buy two sizes when you're unsure. Returns are free.
4. Got the card? Hold the big buys for October 21 to 25. That's the 10-points week.
5. Shopping for a lot of people? Start on the under-50 pages. It keeps the list from getting out of hand.

Questions People Ask

Is there a code for the 40% off?

No. Prices are already marked down on the sale page.

Is the Nordy Club free?

Yes. Joining costs nothing, and you don't need the credit card to earn points.

How much is a Nordstrom Note worth?

1,000 points equals a $10 note.

How long is the $60 new card offer good for?

Through December 1, for shoppers approved for a new Nordstrom credit card.

What if a sale item doesn't fit?

Send it back. Returns are free, in store or by mail. A few items are excluded, and the item page will say so.

Final Verdict

Nordstrom is a safe place to spend this fall. New markdowns up to 40% off, an extra 20% on select clearance, and free shipping and returns so a wrong size costs you nothing.

Join the Nordy Club first. It's free, and the points turn into real notes. If you shop there often, the card adds $60 off now and 10 points per dollar later this month.