Is there a Nordstrom in London or the UK? (2024)

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From clothing to shoes to jewelry to home furnishings, Nordstrom is a super popular department store in America.

If you’re considering visiting the UK or living here permanently, you may be wondering, “Is there a Nordstrom in the UK?” or “Is there a Nordstrom in London?” or “Is there a Nordstrom in England?”

After all, where else are you going to go for some shirts and pants that make you look classy so everyone will ask you about them and then you get to excitedly reveal how you “got them in the sale”?

WHERE?

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Right, okay so…

“Is there a Nordstrom in the UK or London or England?”

Nope, there’s no Nordstrom in the UK or London!

But there are still plenty of options where you can find suitable clothes.

You just have to look harder. 

Before we deep dive into the clothing racks, I wanted to point out that I have loads of information for tourists in the UK or expats in the UK, no matter which country you come from.

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Okay, so continuing on to Nordstrom in the UK.

Nordstrom operates stores in 3 countries – the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico (well, technically two since Puerto Rico is part of the US).

They’ve been open since 1901 and are open in 40 US states with over 370 stores.

Basically, they’re an iconic part of what it means to shop in America and have popular sales throughout the year including the July Anniversary sale.

Despite the popularity in the US, however, Nordstrom hasn’t come to the UK and shows no real sign of planning.

That being said, I’ve put together a list of some alternatives to Nordstrom in the UK, and while they aren’t perfect replacements, I think you’ll find that soon you’ll get used to them and not even miss your old Nordstrom ways.

Alternatives to Nordstrom in the UK

Marks and Spencer’s

Marks and Spencer’s sort of operates in the same retail space as Nordstrom, which is to say that it’s high end but not so high end that the middle class can’t afford it.

Marks and Spencer’s also sells food, so it’s not an exact replica of a Nordstrom, but if you run across a Mark’s and Spencer’s in the UK, it’s fair to say that the types of clothing and jewelry and shoes you’ll encounter is similar to Nordstorm.

It might not be the most fashionable clothing on the runway, but if you need a new work outfit or a dress for a night out, it’s likely you’ll find one there.

Zara

If you want to be fashionable, Zara is the place to go.

This clothing store is more expensive than the likes of H & M, but that’s because the quality is better.

Zara is really popular in Europe, and it does have US stores too, but I’d never heard of it until I moved to the UK.

They only sell clothes and accessories, and they don’t always have the greatest selection, but the ones they do sell are known for being trendy and long-lasting.

Read more in my full guide comparing UK and US stores and restaurants.

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