<p>That’s sad. It is one of the aspects I really liked about even walking through Nordstrom’s, and I don’t find the appeal of recorded music nearly as nice. </p>
<p>I guess they’re turning into just another generic department store, which is too bad. I remember when going to Nordstrom’s was a special experience. Still love their shoe department – and lingerie – but it is not going to be the same. </p>
<p>“…most customers like the energy and environment that a more contemporary, recorded music offering helps create.”</p>
<p>Most customers??? :mad: Does it mean that they are not going to play any classical pieces? PLease!!! I do not need another store blasting crap over the speakes.</p>
<p>Hasn’t Nordstrom learned from their fiasco several years ago that their customers did not care for “contemporary” when Nordstrom eliminated classic clothes and replaced them with a bunch of shapless, wild colored garbage?</p>
<p>Such a shame. There are so many stores that play such obnoxious music that I can’t stand to stay in there long enough to look around and purchase something. I hope that Nordstroms doesn’t join the pack. Pianists, I wonder if there will be some great deals on grand pianos being sold by Nordstroms?</p>
<p>I forgot all about that - we haven’t had the piano player at the Nordstroms in Westchester for years. I really liked it when we shopped there - it made it special.</p>
<p>Boo. That’s a shame, but Nordstom is still awesome. We are getting our first one here in the fall which is also the first one in our state. It is one of the few things we are missing here in Music City.</p>
<p>Thanks for that. I wondered why I never can find anything I like at Nordstrom anymore.</p>
<p>Regarding the piano players, I didn’t know they were still doing this, but if they were and now are not, I am sad. I hired one of them to play at my wedding reception almost 25 years ago.</p>
It strikes me that this is probably a lie. If it was the truth, they would have said that they took a survey or did a study. It’s just a cost-cutting measure. But it’s part of the inevitable life cycle of a department store. Norstrom is on the way to become JC Penny.</p>
<p>“It strikes me that this is probably a lie. If it was the truth, they would have said that they took a survey or did a study. It’s just a cost-cutting measure”</p>
<p>So true. Why can’t they just be honest! Perhaps they are hoping for more free entertainment like this:</p>
<p>"Seattle’s version of a flash mob burst into Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” Saturday afternoon at Nordstrom’s flagship store downtown, becoming the latest joyful but not-so-spontaneous vocal performance in a big-city department store</p>
<p>More than 600 participants who politely awaited their cue, “Deck the Halls” played by the Seattle Symphony’s Kimberly Russ on Nordstrom’s grand piano, before turning toward the escalators.</p>
<p>They followed the robust direction of the symphony’s music director, Gerard Schwarz, who stood on a table in an attempt to be seen by everyone singing on three levels of the store."</p>
<p>Or perhaps Nordstroms would have kicked them out in favor of more comforting recorded music?</p>
<p>I remember seeing that Nordstrom’s “flashmob” chorus on Youtube, busdriver. It was pretty neat.</p>
<p>I too suspect it’s merely a cost cutting move, and wish they’d have just been honest about it. Not that I’ve the pocket book for Nordstrom. I usually just accompany my sister on her shopping trips there and act as her valet in the dressing room—LOL. But, I’ve enjoyed Nordstrom’s live piano music, especially around the holidays. It’s too bad they’ll not be making that available for customers anymore. It’s one of the things that made Nordstrom a cut above other department stores like Saks. </p>
<p>Perhaps they’re trying to bring in a “younger” demographic. It’ll be interesting to see how the musical environment changes in that store. I read a while ago that stores such as Abercrombie and Fitch play contemporary rock music extremely loudly because they found that for some reason, it gets young people to stay longer and spend more money. It drives older shoppers right out of the store because they can’t stand the volume of the music. In my D’s case, it quickly drives her out also. She’s extremely sensitive to loud noises and crowds, and gets killer migraine headaches if exposed for too long a period. She’s never purchased a single thing from Abercrombie because she can’t stand it in there. She loves the piano players in Nordstrom though. Oh well…:(</p>
<p>Poetsheart: I don’t get Abercrombie either. Back when I used to shuttle D around for shopping I hated that store and would find a place to park on a bench outside the store. Ditto on Forever XXI. I wish more stores were like Gap, which figured out that with mom and dad paying, finding a comfortable area for them to park while teens try on clothes resulted in more sales. </p>
<p>Glad D is long over the Abercrombie and Hollister deal. Now that she’s buying her own clothes for the most part, she’s a lot more penny pinching and less label-driven.</p>
<p>I haven’t seen a pianist at our local Nordstrom in years. It reminded me of DH’s friend who walked into a Nordstrom and saw the piano unattended. He sat down and started to play (he’s naturally talented). After 5 min., the salespeople and security, tipped off by his t shirt and jeans, finally asked him to leave!</p>
<p>Here is my distinguished opinion. Most Nordstrom stores are located within proximity to either a good music precollege program or a college program…where pianists study. Why didn’t they make a transition to having these young musicians play in their stores? They could have also had string ensembles or harpists…and pianists. Our precollege program had outstanding young musicians and they welcomed opportunities to play for the public.</p>
<p>Was shopping at Nordstrom’s at the Towson Towne Center (MD) and the piano was being played - very lovely.
Perhaps this is a west coast Nordstrom’s decision?</p>
