Nordstrom unveils Northshore Mall store

Nordstrom Inc., the upscale department store chain, said it officially opened the doors of its new store at Northshore Mall in Peabody this moring.

"The 138,000 square-foot store is the third Nordstrom to serve the Greater Boston area and will offer customers a well-edited selection of quality and luxury fashion brands for women, men, and children," the Seattle-based chain said in a press release that also noted that the new store is staffed by 280 employees.

"Some of the special services and amenities available at Nordstrom Northshore Mall are an in-store alterations and tailor shop, certified bra and prosthesis fitters, shoe shine, and complimentary gift boxes," the Nordstrom press release said. "The store will also feature two food offerings: a Nordstrom espresso Ebar as well as a Cafe Bistro with freshly prepared salads, sandwiches, pastas, and desserts."

Store opening festivities included a Wednesday night event that raised more than $90,000 for the Friends of Beverly Hospital, Essex County Community Foundation, and North Shore Music Theatre, Nordstrom said.

Nordstrom, which operates roughly 175 stores in 28 states, opened its first store in the Boston area at Natick Collection in 2007, followed by a second store a Burlington Mall in 2008; next year, Nordstrom plans to open a new store at South Shore Plaza in Braintree.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff. File photo of the Nordstrom store front in Natick: Bill Polo, Globe staff.)