Overview
- The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opened to the public on Saturday, July 18 and runs through August 9 with earlier tiered access for Nordy Club cardmembers.
- Editors and shopping guides highlight unusually steep markdowns on designer handbags and beauty tools, with some bag styles reduced by more than $500 and select luxury pieces nearing $1,500 off.
- High‑demand categories include shoes, designer handbags, denim and curated beauty sets, and many popular sizes and styles are already selling out online and in stores.
- Shoppers are advised to build wishlists, use any applicable Nordy Club early‑access window, check out quickly, consider ordering multiple sizes, and use Nordstrom’s free shipping and returns to manage fit and risk.
- Coverage emphasizes the sale’s seasonal pattern of limited restocks and strong resale activity, and also notes deep discounts across home and kids items, with baby gear and select children’s brands up to roughly 50 percent off.