While other department stores are a virtual cacophony of screaming color and piped-in Muzak, Nordstrom is a quiet oasis of good taste. Its three floors croon, "Rest . . . relax . . . browse" while ...

The deal, which has Nordstrom family and Mexico's Liverpool department store chain teaming up to take Nordstrom Inc. private, was approved as expected. DDS posts earnings beat in first-quarter ...