What: Nordstrom has decided to close down Jeffery

Why it is important: When Nordstrom acquired Jeffrey in 2005, it acquired a landmark brand. Why has the Jeffrey magic not leaked into the Nordstrom offer?

When Jeffrey opened in 1999, Jeffrey Kalinsky managed to contribute to the transformation of the meatpacking district of Manhattan into a trendy fashion hub. The three current stores in Atlanta, New York and Palo Alto are now set to close by the owners, Nordstrom, which acquired the business in 2005. The department store company also integrated Jeffrey founder Kalinsky into its organisation in the hope that he would rejuvenate the department store chain. He does not appear to have had the projected impact and is leaving at the same time as the stores close.

Saying goodbye to Jeffrey