Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Features Travel Gear

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale commenced this week, presenting an opportunity to purchase discounted travel gear and other luxury items. The sale began with early access for elite members of The Nordy Club loyalty program and Nordstrom Visa Signature Card holders from July 14 to July 17. Public access to the sale started on July 18 and is scheduled to continue until August 9. This event is a key period for acquiring items that rarely see significant markdowns, including luggage, footwear, and beauty products.

Specific early access dates were tiered based on membership status: Icons on July 14, Ambassadors on July 15, and Influencers on July 16. Shoppers without a Nordstrom card can still accumulate rewards by utilizing online shopping portals, such as Rakuten, which typically offers around 2% cash back. Additionally, airline shopping portals like United MileagePlus Shopping and American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping are providing bonus miles for Nordstrom gift card purchases.

Editors from The Points Guy (TPG) have curated a list of recommended travel items available during the sale. Among the highlighted deals are Away Flex hard-shell suitcases, priced starting at $242.99, down from their usual $325. While Away luggage sometimes appears in sales like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, the Nordstrom event offers a dedicated selection. The sale encompasses a range of accessories, including crossbody bags and European walking shoes, with TPG editors planning to update the list with new deals as they become available throughout the sale period. Shoppers are advised to act quickly due to the rapid sell-out of popular items.