Canada is definitely in for American retailers looking to expand outside U.S. borders. The most recent chain to express an interest in opening stores in that country is Nordstrom.
Colin Johnson, a spokesperson for the department store chain, told Dow Jones Newswires, "We already know we have a lot of Canadian customers." Canadians make up the largest percentage of shoppers from foreign countries who shop at its stores.
Finding the right location to open shop is the biggest stumbling block so far, said Mr. Johnson. Nordstrom is exploring opportunities for full-size locations in Canada rather than its Rack format, according to Bloomberg News.
"If we are fortunate enough to find a location and move forward with a store, we're really going to be looking to go in strong," Mr. Johnson told Bloomberg.