The Nordstrom family, along with Mexican retailer Puerto de Liverpool, have acquired all of Nordstrom's outstanding common stock in a deal valued at approximately $6.25 billion.
The transaction gives the Nordstrom family a majority ownership stake in the now-private company.
The deal was approved unanimously by the Nordstrom board, with Erik and Pete Nordstrom recusing themselves.
Nordstrom's CEO, Erik Nordstrom, expressed excitement about the future of the business and enhancing the customer experience.