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Nordstrom Rack Opens in Palm Desert This Week

The store will open to the public on Thursday.

Nearly two years after it was first announced, a Nordstrom Rack will officially open for business in Palm Desert on Thursday.

The 34,000-square-foot store, located at 44449 Town Center Way, will open at a special time of 9 a.m., and will carry clearance merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com, as well as items purchased specially for Nordstrom Rack, representatives tell Patch.

Some "pre-opening festivities" will be held at 8 a.m.

"Customers can enter for a chance to win one of (30) $100 gift cards – plus, one lucky winner will receive a $1,000 shopping spree and early access through our Rule the Rack sweepstakes," a press announcement for the grand opening said.

Once inside, Nordstrom Rack representatives say shoppers can expect to find: 

  • Discounted brand-name apparel, shoes, accessories
  • Over 2,000 men’s ties 
  • Premium denim for men, women, and kids 
  • Over 1,000 handbags
  • Cosmetics
  • On-site alterations
  • Thousands of pairs of shoes
  • Mobile check-out devices 
Regular business hours will be Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Approximately 50 people were hired for this store, officials tell Patch.

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