text: Cash provided by operating activities decreased in 2014 compared with 2013, which was primarily due to higher state tax payments made in 
  2014 compared with 2013, as well as changes in working capital in 2014. 
  
  Cash provided by operating activities increased in 2013 compared with 2012, resulting from less state tax payments made in 2013 due to 
  additional payments made in 2012 as a result of the 53rd week, along with increased property incentives received from developers and 
  changes in working capital. 
  
  **Investing Activities**
  Net cash used in investing activities was $889 in 2014, $822 in 2013 and $369 in 2012. Our investing cash flows primarily consist of capital 
  expenditures, changes in restricted cash accumulated for debt maturities and changes in credit card receivables associated with cardholder 
  purchases outside of Nordstrom using our Nordstrom Visa credit cards. 
  
  Capital Expenditures 
  Our capital expenditures over the last three years totaled $2,177, with $861 in 2014, $803 in 2013 and $513 in 2012. Capital expenditures 
  increased in 2014 compared with 2013 primarily due to ongoing store expansion and increased technology investments. 