Nordstrom Rack to open third Houston-area store

Seattle -- Nordstrom plans to open a third Houston-area Nordstrom Rack location. The approximately 38,000-sq.-ft. store is scheduled to open in fall 2014, at Willowbrook Mall is owned and managed by General Growth Properties



"We've been looking for opportunities to better serve Houston customers as we continue to grow," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack.



The single-level Nordstrom Rack will be new construction, with an exterior entrance on the northwest side of the mall and an interior entrance from the northwest wing, which will be renovated by GGP.



"Our goal is to provide our shoppers with the best in retail. This is the only Nordstrom Rack on the north/northwest side of the greater Houston area," said Richard Pesin, executive VP of anchors, construction and development for GGP.