Newark, DE — Nordstrom will shut down its only full-line Delaware store at Christiana Mall on April 30, cutting roughly 300 jobs and leaving a major retail vacancy at one of the region’s busiest shopping centers.
The two-level, approximately 123,000-square-foot store opened in 2011 and has served as a key anchor, drawing shoppers from across the Mid-Atlantic, particularly due to Delaware’s tax-free shopping.
Retail shift drives closure
Nordstrom said the shutdown reflects a broader company strategy to reduce its full-line department store footprint while expanding its off-price and digital operations.
The retailer is investing more heavily in Nordstrom Rack locations and e-commerce, signaling a shift toward lower-cost, higher-volume retail models. Customers in the Delaware area will be redirected to nearby full-line stores in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, as well as online options…