Nordstrom Rack

More like 3.5* as I didn’t really find anything that I liked during my visit. It was the end of the week, so maybe they refresh their merchandise earlier on in the week?
Location: Very convenient. In the same plaza as Trader Joe’s, towards the back. Plaza’s new, so it’s very clean and there’s plenty of parking.
If you’re a shoe lover &/​or someone who has a size where it’s difficult to find any shoes, either small or really big, this place is for you! About ¹⁄₃ of the store consisted of shoes and I wear a sz5 in heels and there were 3 rows of that particular size. I also saw very large women’s sizes like 13 – 14!
Since it’s a Rack, there isn’t a café or proactive staff. Staff was there, but basically did their own thing, and never asked if shoppers needed help. They did seem very friendly though.
I looked through the racks, including clearance, and I didn’t really find any ‘deals’, re: $ 0.01 leather belt in another Unilocalers photos. Then again, I didn’t really need any clothing. I did spot some decent deals on some good perfumes, but didn’t buy.
Again, I’d definitely make this a usual stop when I cross the border, but no deals to be found this day!

I finally made it to Nordstrom Rack on NF Boulevard! I thought maybe I had a death wish going at 2pm on a Saturday, but it was surprisingly not that crowded. I also came back 3pm-​ish on a weekday and found it not too busy. My only other Nordstrom Rack experience has been the Legacy Village location in Cleveland.
Compared to that store, this store definitely has that more modern, upgraded feel and it was much more organized and tidy. I think that this store probably varies greatly on what is really trendy as of late via mid to higher end designers, and doesn’t have as much variety as I would probably like. The tops mostly were not totally my style, and I didn’t see much that jumped out to me right now, but that could be different in a couple of months.
I did manage to find a couple pair of jeans though which is mainly why I went here! I had to go up a size in the designer brands, but I got pairs that run from $ 70 – 120 each normally for $ 45 – 50 each. They’ll probably last me longer too. I washed/​wore one pair and they didn’t immediately get saggy and fit nicely for a whole day of sitting through meetings!
While there is a lot of stuff, they did seem to have a good handle on keeping it organized. I hate when I go to a rack with my size and half of it is random other sizes mixed in. Nothing like spotting something cool to see it is not for you! If you are in the upper end of «straight”/misses sizing (14 – 18), I recommend looking at the Plus sizes because they may put some of your sizes there and some designers cut small. I thought the Plus size if you are above the 14−16−18 range was somewhat small, especially in pants.
I had just bought a couple pairs at the Outlets, so I briefly went through shoes on my 2^nd trip. I wear a 10 – 11, and Nordstroms definitely has the largest selection for us ladies with big feet compared to any other store. I saw Nike sneakers starting at $ 39, different varieties of Ugg shoes and boots, and more. They have dedicated racks to more designer brands. A lot of boots/​booties right now. Their clearance items aren’t super drastically marked down, but they are semi current items and not something you would never envision wearing. Most shoes are a little more pricey than I would care to spend as I could get it cheaper and I am tough on shoes.
If you want name brand workout wear, they have lots of that. Also a good selection of dresses and a moderate selection of coats for February. They have a small home section, more with items for the current holiday/​season. The also sell some skin care/​makeup/​hair care from nail polish to TIGI shampoo and hair appliances. Tucked in that corner is also shapewear, lingerie, and PJs.
Purse/​small leather goods section was somewhat small for the size of the rest of the store. I am a Coach «carrier», and they had a nice selection with decent discount prices. These were mid range full price (not the factory store line of lower quality) bags and wallets. The bags were prices better than the wallets/​clutches, but they looked to be in good shape. They also had a a good amount of Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and some other brands.
A nice feature: Wall racks in the hallway in front of the bathrooms to leave any potential purchases if you need to use the facilities.
Worth looking at their website too as they accept returns in store from there. Online and In-​store returns have 90 days too which is generous compared to most department or outlet stores right now!

I’m not really a «fancy» person. I can easily afford to buy whatever I want but I’m not someone who cares about what label is on my stuff. But there ARE some brands that are expensive that I just like, because they make good, quality items. Like, Northface. I’d rather pay $ 300 for a Northface coat that will last years than pay $ 80 for a coat that gets through one season.
This is where Nordstrom Rack comes in. Sometimes, you can find that $ 300 coat for $ 200 (or less) at a place like Nordstrom Rack. It’s real Northface, so why not? They have some solid, good deals here! I liked real Nordstrom’s better when we lived in Seattle. But having Nordstom’s Rack around is still a lovely option too.
The trick to this place though is not to buy ugly things just because it’s «X» brand name and it’s marked down. They have a lot of treasure here, but I always seem some turd stuff that just can’t sell. For example, today I was here and I was checking out my beloved Northface coats. They have some bright orange fleece ones that are UGLY. You couldn’t pay me to wear it and I’m certainly not going to pay $$ on it just because it says Northface. So always ask yourself, «It’s a hell of a deal, but will I actually want to wear it?».
They have some awesome shoes here! I almost talked myself in to some Hunter boots but I really want red ones, and the ones they had in my size were green. I’d rather pay more for the color/​option I want than score a deal on those.
They did get me with the Coach purse. The Macy’s in the Eastern Hills Mall is closing currently and they are having a big clearance sale right now, 20% off of their Coach stock. SKIP that sale and come here instead, Nordstrom Rack beats that price. I got a cute little Coach purse here for $ 75. Now again… I’m not a sucker for brand names, but every now and then I’ll splurge on something nice. 90% of the time I carry around a small diaper bag as a purse (it works, I like it) but sometimes you want to feel pretty.
All in all, I’m a fan of this place. I often walk out having bought nothing but when you find a good deal it’s so worth it.

Nordstrom Rack in Amherst is one of the best places to shop for designer clothing!
We were there a couple of weekends ago and it has a huge selection of bags by Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade, etc.
I bought two Alice + Olivia cardigans, a Daniel Rainn blouse and a pair of dress pants all for $ 119!
The store itself is spotless and well organized which makes it easy to shop!

I like shopping here, especially when they have the «clear the rack» events where there is an extra percentage off the already clearance merch. My sister was able to find a $ 300+ Diane Von Furstenberg (Sp?) skirt here for under 50.00 and it was in beautiful condition. You do have to dig, but if you are looking for cheap (er) designer goods this is the place. I have found good deals on Hunter boots, Zac Posen, and many other brands that you simply can’t find at a TJ Maxx.
The shopping carts with the clothing rack are legit. It makes it so much easier to shop and you don’t have to wrinkle your high-​end goods. I also was impressed by the staff in the fitting room and their knowledge of alterations that could be made to the garments.

Nordstrom Rack is the place to be in Amherst lately. This plaza is VERY busy so when tryign to get there and navigate through the parking lot be careful.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. A friend of mine went in looking for a phone case and the staff members jumped to help her.
I’ve also had some help with finding sizes and specific items that I wanted to buy.
I will continue to come back and shop!

I was very excited when I heard the news about Nordstrom Rack coming to Buffalo. If you’re like myself. I enjoy buying designer things but don’t enjoy paying the expensive prices. (I know… champagne taste on a beer budget). That’s why this place is great… you get designer clothes at discounted rates. Still a little bit pricey compared to non designer clothing but hey what do you expect. You get what you pay for!
Nordstrom Rack has all of my favorite brands… from Michael Kors, to Rebecca Minkoff, to Tory Burch, to even Converse. They have a great selection and styles that could fit everyone. Literally. They have a women’s, men’s, and children/baby’s section. They also have a shoes and accessories section as well, which also includes household items. I love that they have athletic wear as well. Nordstrom is very convenient because you can accommodate all of your shopping needs in the same place without having to run around to different stores. The staff is very friendly and happy to help you and the dressing rooms are very clean.
Only downfall is that it’s quite big of a place so you need to have some time to browse through everything. However, the store is neatly organized so it’s pretty easy to find what you’re looking for!

Awesome store with a great selection of merchandise! The shoe section is huge and you can find just about anything you need in there. They also have a lot of makeup and hair products that are way cheaper than other stores. I got a 50 dollar eye shadow palette for only 19 dollars: D

You need to be in the right state of mind when you come here as it takes time to sort through their things. Without a doubt, they have great prices compared to department stores. Large selection of clothing including: dresses, outerwear, shirts, sweaters, pants, shorts, skirts, activewear, literally everything. A lot of their things are separated on racks by size which I kind of like because I know which stands not to waste my time at, but it means you need to sort through a lot of different things to find what you like. They have great deals on coats and shoes, that’s where I have the most luck here. Lots of designer bags, jewelry and watches for a great price. Their perfumes are about 30% less expensive than the ones I buy from Ulta across the complex, it’s a no brainer to come here! Their hair products are cheaper than Ulta too. It’s a great place to go if you’re looking for a gift for somebody, they really have something for everyone. They have a very small home goods section with some blankets and pillows, random things such as iPhone and iPad cases and cute random candy packages you won’t find in your regular grocery store. They have a great cold weather section too filled with scarves, gloves and hats. Definitely an upgrade from the arts and crafts store that was here before.

Yay! Bravo Nordstrom for recognizing the need in Buffalo! I’ve visited twice since the opening. Once midday with relatively few other shoppers and once this past weekend during a very busy period. Both times I was welcomed by professional employees seeking to help with anything they could. I could not be happier!

Went for the first time today and it appears the crowds have subsided. As I walked in, I saw half a dozen different people walking out having bought nothing, so I was a little concerned.
The store is inexpensive compared to Nordstrom’s but expensive compared to other discount stores (Burlington, Marshall’s, etc.). The Men’s section is along one wall and the Children’s section is along another wall, but all the women’s clothing are in the middle, which I found a little bizarre. There is a Plus section and a Petite section, though if you don’t pay attention, it’s easy to wander from one to the other.
The Plus size clothing goes up to 3X and I know I saw 26 but can’t remember whether they had 28. They don’t have everything in every size and for some things, there were only one. There was a mix of classic pieces and on-​trend clothing. I’m not into a lot of the current trends (giant shirts and sweaters, for example) but I did find about 5 items I really liked in my size. They do carry a brand of jeans I love (NYDJ — Made in the USA) in several styles and a wide range of sizes, but only one in my size.
The shoes are very cute but I didn’t see any Wide Width. I found a cute pair of heels but ultimately decided I can’t wear a heal that high all day. You can save a lot of money on some cute Cole Haan shoes, but you’re still paying almost $ 100 for a pair.
I also checked out the kids clearance rack for some gifts and was amazed at how expensive some of the clothes were (a $ 50 2T dress, and $ 60 velour suit, and this was clearance!).
All in all, I rate the place A-​OK. I will go back for jeans as needed and will peruse the other racks as it doesn’t take very long.

I finally had a chance to check out Nordstrom Rack! I’ve been wanting to go since the opening. More than 400 people waited outside the day of. I wanted to wait until it was a tad less busy and I’m happy I did! While I didn’t have an entirely long time to shop, I was pleased with what I saw!
Nordstrom Rack is an upscale retail store, known for its high end designer and luxury clothing and accessories. The prices are comparable to outlet stores.
The outside of the store is so pretty! The landscaping and building itself stand out from the rest of the plaza. Inside is gigantic! It is impeccably clean and organized. The store is arranged by designers, which makes it pretty simple if you have a favorite! Aside from the sorted designer sections, there is an athletic wear and dresses section separately. The accessories department has many options. Household items and decorations are included in this section. I was surprised to see housing items but loved them! The shoes department takes up the entire back of the store. I saw many good finds while glancing! I can’t wait to go back, when I have more time. I didn’t check out the men’s section but that’s also pretty big!
The store was pretty busy! I noticed an older crowd shopping but that could just be due to the time of day I was there. I’m very excited to have this in Buffalo. The location is perfect and I hope it’s very successful!

The store is pretty large, and very clean. When you first walk in there’s security at the front door. I get its a new high end store, but that was intimidating, Also when you go to the dressing room they count your items and walk you the dressing room, I felt there’s no need for that since the clothes have security tags on it, The selection was okay, they do have a lot of good brand names for less, I did get a couple things ‚. had to stand in line for about 15 mins which wasn’t to bad the line moved fairly good, Overall it was an okay shopping experience.

5 stars for now. The name sounds expensive but the prices are not! I found most things to be lower priced than other retail stores that claim to be the lowest price. Cheaper than the fashion outlets for sure. You can check out their online site to see some of the prices. You can buy things online and return them to the store. Sneakers and shoes is where this store shines. Most importantly for me they actually carry my size at this store. I very much appreciate a store that carries size 10 – 12 shoes and moreover, has a LARGE selection of them. Most stores in this area do not stock these sizes, or they sell out so quickly because everyone wears this size so you go to the store and see lots of cute shoes but none in your size (DSW is especially guilty of this). Disappointment be gone, this store has plenty! Nearly the whole back wall of the shoe department is size 11 – 12 and plenty of 10’s as well, which seems to be another hard to find size in this area. Usually there is one tiny section with this size, but not here. I was able to purchase a pair of boots at this store even after several other visits to specialty stores that were unable to fit my size 11 – 12 feet into winter boots, plus the price was cheaper than famous footwear, DSW or any of these other major shoe retailers ever will be. There were several colors of the item I wanted in stock so I also got to choose that as well, which is a luxury I don’t usually have with shoes. The shoes are organized by size, so you can go directly to your size and see what is in stock, again no disappointment and wasted time from having to look through the whole store and only being able to locate a few pairs of shoes in your size which are most likely ones you don’t even want to buy.
It is important for me for the shoes to be in stock so I can actually try them on, most stores will balk at a request for larger sizes (Clarks store I am looking at you), they will tell me that I have to go online to order that size because we don’t stock it here, which is crap because I come to the store to try on shoes, and if I can’t try them on its completely pointless for me to even be shopping in the store. I am not going have my card charged for 5 – 6 pairs of shoes while I try them on at home and decide what I want from them, then have to return the rest, that is just pointless and is a huge hassle. This store has shoes in stock in my size, and that is important.
The register is very organized and moves fast, it uses the queue system that Marshalls uses so the line looks long but moves very fast. This way you NEVER get stuck behind the one person who is buying the whole store (though at this store, I wouldn’t blame them for buying many items)! I don’t know why every single store doesn’t adopt the queue system, it decreases checkout waits by so much. The person running the queue was also very friendly and appreciative of the people who were buying stuff.

They have tons of different styles that I’ve read about in magazines and have seen throughout my travels all in one store for really decent prices. Super clean very well organized and I don’t have that dizzy feeling that I get when I have to sift through all of the items at other stores.

It’s finally here! Nordstrom Rack has made its way to the WNY region! This store has lived up to the hype. First of all, it’s HUGE! There is a massive selection of items. Second, they have such a variety of sizes for women, including petites and shoe sizes! I had many conversations with the women who shared my shoe size because we were so impressed with the selection. Third, the staff is fantastic. You can tell they are really excited that the store is open and that they love their job. If you’re willing to spend the time to look around then you can get amazing deals. I spent over two hours in the store and wished I could keep looking. I am also looking forward to purchasing clothing from Nordstrom Rack online because I have a physical place to make returns instead of needing to mail it back. I’m going to look into having my paycheck direct deposited to the store. They can just take my money.