Nordstrom GMM Debbi Hartley-Triesch to Retire, Successor Not Yet Named


Nordstrom‘s general merchandising manager Debbi Hartley-Triesch is retiring, the company said Friday.

Hartley-Triesch — who served as the executive vice president and general merchandise manager of beauty, accessories and home at the retailer for four years — will officially depart in September, with a successor yet to be named.

Nordstrom has been Hartley-Triesch’s home for the last 35 years. She started her career as a beauty adviser at the Westside Pavilion store in 1990 and quickly rose through the ranks, opening the first Nordstrom location in Dallas before assuming the position of national beauty director and later divisional merchandising manager. In 2018, she was named senior vice president and Northwest regional manager, overseeing 15 Nordstrom stores and 35 Nordstrom Rack locations. This was the role she served in until her executive vice president and gmm appointment in August 2021.

Under Hartley-Triesch’s direction, Nordstrom has been able to keep its finger on the pulse of tomorrow. She launched its industry-leading Beauty Trend Show, a recurring event showcasing the buzzy brands and products of the season, and ushered in a handful of companies that became major growth drivers for the retailer, all while fostering the next generation of Nordstrom executives.

The relationships Hartley-Triesch cultivated were just as impactful as her contributions to the business. Jamie Nordstrom, chief merchandising officer and member of the founding family, recognized this in a statement: “Debbi has been an incredible leader and partner to so many of us during her 35 years at Nordstrom. Her passion, loyalty and infectious enthusiasm have left a lasting mark on our people, our customers, and the broader industry. We’re grateful for all she has done and wish her the very best in this next chapter.”

Hartley-Triesch expressed the same gratitude for her time at the company. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent 35 years at Nordstrom, a company that has given me the opportunity to grow, to lead and to work alongside so many talented people,” she said in her own statement. “From opening new stores to building our beauty business and mentoring future leaders, it has been the privilege of my career to contribute to a brand I love.”

She continued: “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and grateful for the friendships and industry partnerships I’ve built along the way. As I step into this next chapter, I’ll always carry with me the passion and commitment that make Nordstrom such a special place.” 



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