Present an overview of Nordstrom. Focus on the key drivers of success (i.e., shareholder value maximization), including products, markets, and competition. Discuss the impact of any significant recent domestic and/or global events relating to your company.

Perform a detailed ratio analysis of your target company, specifically from the perspective of a shareholder.

Perform both trend (company historical) and benchmarking (industry) analyses. Present 2-4 ratios covering each of the five types of ratio, showing the three most recent years for your target company, and the industry average for at least the most recent of those years.

Explain the implications of these ratios on the company, and comment critically on the direction of the trends, and why the company