Nordstrom CEO admits he’s ‘unsure how long we can continue to operate’ after rivals also call it quits

The CEO of Nordstrom has warned the department store chain’s future in Portland is in doubt.

Erik Nordstrom raised his concerns with Mayor Keith Wilson, who is working to address the city’s struggling retail climate.

Mayor Wilson spoke on Monday at a community meeting for a proposed homeless shelter in the Pearl District.

He discussed Portland’s empty downtown shops and the upcoming closure of a Fred Meyer store, according to a report by Oregon Live…

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