Macy's is considered a second-level department store, which means that Nordstrom is considered a first-level (luxury) department store, which means that Nordstrom's per-item MSRPs and brand names are of a higher level. Nevertheless, there are a few products like KitchenAid, for instance, that both of these stores carry. When it comes to things that are in the same price range, Nordstrom will match prices.