Nordstrom

As mentioned earlier, I could smell sweet perfumes and colognes, along with the smell of new clothing, leather purses and shoes while walking past some of the high end clothing stores such as Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. I could smell the tantalizing scent of ice cream and chocolate as I passed by Haagen-Dazs and Godiva Chocolate. I finally pick up on the delightful sight and smells of savory foods such as pizza, pretzels, artisan grilled cheese sandwiches, and…

Universal health care is defined as “coverage that all people have access to the health services they need (prevention, promotion, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care) without the risk of financial hardship when paying for them.” (World Health Organization, 2016), while user pay health care is owned and operated by private businesses. Health care is an important issue because as many as a thirty-three million American went without health care in the 2014 calendar year (Bureau, 2016),…

Due to an increased presence of discount stores of large department stores such as Off Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom Rack, large department stores will glean more profit from the same supply of clothes rather than producing new goods (Tabuchi). This recycling of supply could encourage other big companies to follow similar trends, creating a ripple effect of decreasing…

Transition into the Professional Nursing Role The final months of nursing school can be a nerve racking time because there are numerous steps to take and consider. In addition to registering for the NCLEX, working on ATI, preparing for our final exam, we are also researching and applying for jobs. This can be an overwhelming time, but it is also a very exciting adventure because we are seeing everything we have worked for fall into place. I will be seeking employment in Denver, Colorado but…

The days of the undoubted success of face-to-face communication have come and gone, and with its disappearance has arrived a dramatic increase in online blogging. To many, there is something empowering behind the idea of typing words while hidden behind a computer screen, posting thoughts for the world to see. In the technological age we live in, this method of connection is as effective, if not more, than the more traditional communicative methods, such as giving a verbal speech or speaking in…

Preface “Older shoppers have the disposable income but they are not necessarily spending it on clothes, because many retailers are not targeting them successfully. Most store groups are chasing younger shoppers, who are more driven by fashion and are much easier to understand.” says Maureen Hinton, director of research and analysis at Verdict, a retail consultancy. Says a retired civil servant from Kent: “We are the first generation that has not slipped into grannydom, where you sat in a shawl…

Background Story I grew up in a city roughly halfway between Seattle and Tacoma where much of the population is toward the low socioeconomic standing. Spending grades K-12 in the public school district that was not the worst, but certainly not the best. Learning has always come naturally, so I was never pressured to give my education much (if any) thought until the summer before starting my sophomore year of high school. The next few years were the most agonizing and the influential of my…

NorthPark Center is a well-known enclosed shopping center in the DFW area. It was established on July 22, 1965 (“History”, n.d.). NorthPark Center has more than 200 retailer stores and restaurants, and the total retail floor area is approximately 2-million-square-foot (“History”, n.d.). Therefore, the NorthPark Center is considered to be super-regional malls. The overall appearance of NorthPark Center is very simple. Overall, the shopping center has a square shape and four anchors are located in…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, and it can vary in its degrees of severity. Different influences, such as a mother’s socioeconomic status and diet, can influence whether or not a child is born with FASD, and it is important to look at the causes of FASD so that an attempt can be made to prevent it from occurring. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder includes many different symptoms and consequences, which differ in levels of…

Brief introduction Toms Shoes is a company based in the United States of America with a market capitalisation of $5 million Dollars (USD) as of 2014 . The organisation differentiates itself through community outreach programs where any purchase of shoes by a customer goes towards providing shoes for those less fortunate in over seventy countries. Tom’s Shoes works in conjunction with existing aid organisations who incorporate donations by Tom’s shoes into their existing programs. Toms shoes…