Upscale department store Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) declined -25.11% after missing earnings. Broad-based weakness, largely driven by slow traffic, caused the company to earn $0.57 per share during the quarter—well short of the expected $0.72. Nordstrom slashed prices to clear inventory, which was painful short term but now puts it in shape to succeed from this point forward.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' Ariel Appreciation Fund 4th quarter 2015 commentary.
