text: Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (2014 vs. 2013) 
  Our Retail SG&A rate increased 48 basis points in 2014 compared with 2013 primarily due to expenses related to the acquisition of Trunk 
  Club and ongoing fulfillment and technology investments. Our Retail SG&A increased $316 in 2014 due primarily to growth-related 
  investments in fulfillment and technology. 
  
  Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (2013 vs. 2012) 
  Our Retail SG&A rate decreased 8 basis points in 2013 compared with 2012 due to expense leverage from increased sales volume. Our 
  Retail SG&A expenses increased $100 in 2013 compared with 2012 due primarily to growth-related investments in our ecommerce business, 
  Nordstrom Rack’s accelerated store expansion and Canada pre-opening expenses. The increase also reflected expenses associated with 
  higher sales volume and the opening of 22 Nordstrom Rack stores in 2013. 