Nordstrom closes MainPlace Mall flagship

Nordstrom recently decided to shutter one of its locations in Southern California. The Seattle-based retailer has confirmed it will be closing the doors of its Santa Ana location this upcoming March.

The flagship has been at the location since 1987 and was one of the staple shopping destinations of MainPlace Mall. The reason for the store’s closure is due to the fact that Nordstrom is focusing more on opening other locations. "Southern California is one of our strongest markets and we're continuing to invest in our growth there to ensure we're offering customers a broad assortment of merchandise and a great shopping environment into the future," Jamie Nordstrom, president of stores for Nordstrom, said in a statement. The retailer plans to open flagships in Century City, La Jolla, and a new remodeled store at South Coast Plaza. “[We] believe our other nearby locations will better serve [our customers] longer term,” Nordstrom said.

The store will officially close on March 17 and will continue serving customers until then. Currently, Nordstrom has six other existing locations in Orange County including Brea Mall, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, The Shops at Mission Viejo, Los Cerritos Center, and Irvine Spectrum. While this location will be closing, the reason doesn’t seem to reflect on the brand’s overall business.