Steve Kernkraut Fall Quotations

It really is very weather-sensitive. You've got to psych the consumer into thinking the fall is coming. And the season is longer because kids wait to see what other kids are wearing.

I think they made a lot of fashion changes, but there's been a general malaise in women's fashion apparel. What's somewhat concerning here is that Nordstrom has transitioned totally to fall earlier. Is their fashion not on target, or is the consumer really concerned about the rising gas prices?