The symbiotic relationship between Boeing and Nordstrom, especially in areas like Alderwood and Everett, will definitely play out again like it has in the past. When Boeing falls, so does business for places like Nordstrom and Alderwood Mall. While Nordstrom is not directly tied to Boeing like SpirtAero, if slowdowns and layoffs happen at Boeing, there will be a downturn at luxury retailers like Nordstrom and an uptick at Walmart
I'm worried for my job. My sibling was "downsized" by Nordstrom during a previous economic "hiccup"