Skinny deals at Nordstrom Canada’s liquidation sales disappoint shoppers, but industry experts not surprised

Nordstrom Inc.’s countrywide liquidation sale underwhelmed Canadian shoppers with many items discounted by only five per cent, but some experts say this should not come as a surprise from the retailer.

The luxury department store chain began liquidation sales at locations across Canada on March 21, offering discounts between five and 20 per cent — not the desperation prices some operations advertise when they are closing.