For its Manhattan flagship, Nordstrom will be going big on food, service, technology and women's fashion and accessories. Following the opening of Nordstrom Men last year, the retailer expects its first full-line women's store in New York City to open in late October.

Three of the flagship's seven floors will be devoted to women's apparel, a fourth level will be dedicated to designer fashion, and designer accessories and shoes will be located separately. There will be three departments for shoes, two for women and one for kids. There will also be two beauty floors, and six food and beverage operations, including four full-service restaurants and two bar/lounges.

Nordstrom will be challenged by Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue, which are all bracing for its arrival and pumping up their own services and offerings in advance. There will also be competition from Neiman Marcus, which will open its first New York City store in Hudson Yards in March.

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