Nordstrom Rack outlet launches in Canada, with an opening in Toronto's Vaughan Mills big outlet center. The 35,000-square-foot store promises savings of up to 70 per cent on apparel, accessories, home, beauty and travel items from 38 of the top 50 brands already sold in its Canadian department stores. The Canadian Rack store is outfitted with a few differences, when compared with their American counterparts: around 30 per cent of their merchandise comes from its full-line Nordstrom stores, compared to 15 per cent in the U.S. It also groups some items by size rather than product because "one of the biggest off-price learnings we have from Canadians is that they like to shop by size and category instead of by brand," company spokesperson Meliz Andiroglu said.

The location is part of the Seattle-based retailer's plans to roll out as many as 15 Rack stores across the country. It didn't provide a definitive timeline for the expansion, but its next location in Canada will open in downtown Toronto's tony Yorkville neighbourhood later this year.

>> Below: read two press releases and watch the pictures of the new store

press release: Nordstrom Rack To Open At Vaughan Mills In Toronto

press release: Nordstrom Rack To Open At Heartland Town Centre In Mississauga