text: As part of our impairment testing, we utilize certain assumptions and apply judgment regarding a number of factors. Significant estimates in 
  the market approach include identifying similar companies and acquisitions with comparable business factors such as size, growth, 
  profitability, risk and return of investment and assessing comparable earnings or revenue multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting 
  unit. Assumptions in the income approach include future cash flows for the business, future growth rates and discount rates. Estimates of 
  cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in 
  operating performance. For Nordstrom.com, Jeffrey and HauteLook, the fair values substantially exceeded carrying values and therefore we 
  had no goodwill impairment in 2014, 2013 or 2012. The fair value of Trunk Club’s reporting unit will be tested in 2015. A 10% change in the 
  fair value of any of our reporting units would not have had an impact on our net earnings for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015. 
  
  **Stock-Based Compensation Expense**
  We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock at their estimated grant date fair value, 
  recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The total compensation expense is reduced by estimated forfeitures 
  expected to occur over the vesting period of the award. We estimate the grant date fair value of stock options using the Binomial Lattice 
  option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense also includes amounts related to HauteLook and Trunk Club stock 
  compensation based on the grant date fair value. Stock-based compensation expense related to the Trunk Club Value Creation Plan is based 
  on the grant date fair value of the payout scenario we believe is probable using the Black-Scholes valuation model and is recognized on an 
  accelerated basis due to performance criteria and graded vesting features of the plan. We also recognize stock-based compensation 
  expense for performance share units and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which are based on their fair values as of the end of each 
  reporting period. 