Updated
Updated · WWD · Jul 18
Nordstrom Opens Anniversary Sale Early for Cardholders, With Up to 40% Off Before July 18 Launch
Updated
Updated · WWD · Jul 18

Nordstrom Opens Anniversary Sale Early for Cardholders, With Up to 40% Off Before July 18 Launch

3 articles · Updated · WWD · Jul 18

Summary

  • Nordstrom cardholders can already shop the 2026 Anniversary Sale, while the public gets access on July 18 and the event runs through August 9.
  • Up to 40% discounts are available on footwear, with highlighted deals including OluKai flip-flops at $49.99, Adidas Gazelle sneakers at $89.99 and Allen Edmonds oxfords at $299.99.
  • The early-access window gives cardmembers first shot at popular sizes and styles, though nonmembers will see the same prices once the sale opens broadly.
  • Nordstrom is also using the event to push card sign-ups, offering perks such as $60 off a next purchase, bonus points and tiered status tied to $5,000 and $15,000 annual spending.

Insights

Does Nordstrom's biggest sale boost its bottom line or risk devaluing the very luxury brands it sells?
With inflation at a three-year high, are Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale deals a smart buy or a trap for overspending?