Nordstrom Rack store planned in Canton
The empty Ford Road storefront formerly occupied by JoAnn Fabrics in Canton Township will soon be occupied by Nordstrom Rack, a retail store offering clothing and home décor. The retail outlet is expected to move into the space following township board approval of proposed changes to the building.
Façade changes at the building including a re-staining of the brick and the addition of brick to the entrance, repainting and a new wall sign were scheduled to be presented for approval to the members of the Canton Planning Commission earlier this month. If the changes meet with accepted criteria, the commissioners will forward a recommendation on to the members of the Canton Township Board of Trustees for consideration and approval.
Nordstrom Rack began in 1973 as a clearance outlet in the basement of the downtown Seattle Nordstrom store, officially established to sell discounted merchandise from full-line stores, according to the company website. The store grew from a local bargain basement into a major off-price retailer, opening its first standalone store in 1983 in Clackamas, Oregon.
Nordstrom Rack operates as a major off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc., contributing about one-fifth of the reported $100 million in annual company sales.
