Rack ready for debut
Shoppers, get on your mark for the opening of the Seattle-based Nordstrom Rack Thursday, June 25, at 11417 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek.
While doors officially open 9 a.m., festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with music, a disc jockey, light bites, gift card giveaways and a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.
“We look forward to being a part of the Knoxville community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices,” said Gemma Lionello, president of Nordstrom Rack. “We’re excited to grow our footprint in the Knoxville market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience.”
At this location, “customers will be able to take advantage of our convenient services, such as online order pickup from both Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, and they can make returns easily,” she said.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Nordstrom Rack to Pinnacle Turkey Creek,” said Gabi Walsh, marketing manager for Pinnacle Turkey Creek. “As one of the nation’s most sought-after retailers, their arrival further enhances the exceptional mix of fashion, dining and lifestyle offerings that make Turkey Creek a premier shopping destination for Knoxville.”
The new store, which encompasses 30,000 square feet, is one of 302 Nordstrom Rack stores across the United States, according to Gianna Giacomino, Nordstrom spokesperson.
It is located at Pinnacle Turkey Creek center, which is leased and managed by Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors. That includes PGA Superstore, Marshall’s and Burlington.
“Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc., offering customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel, accessories and shoes for the whole family from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores,” Giacomino said. “Nordstrom Rack delivers the fashion customers are used to experiencing at Nordstrom stores while providing access to many of the same brands at a savings.”
She said it leverages Nordstrom stores to offer 90 percent of the top brands available at Nordstrom.
“Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc. and plays a critical role in the company’s Closer to You strategy, which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient and interconnected experience across its stores and digital platforms,” Giacomino said.
Along with apparel and accessories, she said it also carries beauty products and home decor from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom stores, as well as core services, such as online order pickup for Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com, easy returns and alterations at select stores.
“Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom,” Giacomino added.
“This new location expands the company’s physical footprint and economic impact in Tennessee,” she said. “It currently operates one Nordstrom store and four Nordstrom Rack stores in Tennessee, generating about 490 jobs statewide.
“Nordstrom is committed to investing in the diverse communities where it operates,” Giacomino said. “Over the past four years, Nordstrom, with its customers, has donated more than $2 million in support of its long-term partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the United States.
“These proceeds support the recruitment, training and engagement of adult mentors and mentorship moments between Bigs and Littles, including preparing for an interview, learning to tie a tie and helping with homework.”
