Nordstrom Rack Product Search Scraper: Scrape Fashion & Apparel Data at Scale

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What Is Nordstrom Rack?

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, specializing in discounted designer fashion, accessories, shoes, and home goods. The platform attracts millions of shoppers annually and updates inventory constantly. Manually tracking products, prices, and stock across categories is impractical — the Nordstrom Rack Product Search Scraper automates data collection from search result pages, enabling real-time market intelligence.

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Overview

The Nordstrom Rack Product Search Scraper extracts product listings from Nordstrom Rack's search results, turning category and search pages into structured datasets. It is ideal for:

• Price monitoring services tracking discounts and competitor offerings
• E-commerce researchers analyzing fashion retail trends
• Inventory analysts mapping product availability by category
• Data scientists building recommendation and pricing models
• Retailers benchmarking their product positioning against Nordstrom Rack

The scraper is built for scale — supporting pagination and bulk URL processing with configurable item limits and robust error handling.

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Input Format

The Actor supports two scraping modes — use only one at a time:

1. Scrape by URLs — scrape data directly from a list of Nordstrom Rack product search page URLs.

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/women?breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen&origin=topnav"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

2. Scrape by search filters — scrape data using a keyword and additional filters (sort order, price range, gender, color, discount, etc.) instead of providing URLs.

{
  "keyword": "a",
  "sort_by": "PriceHighToLow",
  "price_range": "100-200",
  "gender": "women",
  "color": "grey",
  "discount": "30.0-*",
  "page": 1,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

There is also a General settings group that applies to both modes.

1. Scrape by URLs

Use this mode when you already have specific product search list URLs (category, search results, or filter URLs). When this mode is used, all options in the "Scrape by search filters" section will be disabled.

Field	Type	Default	Description
urls	array	(required)	One or more Nordstrom Rack product search page URLs to scrape (e.g., category, search results, filter parameters). You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.
ignore_url_failures	boolean	true	If true, the scraper continues running when a URL fails instead of stopping the entire run; if false, it stops on the first failure.

URL examples:

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/women
https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/men/shoes?breadcrumb=Home%2FMen%2FShoes
https://www.nordstromrack.com/search?query=dresses

Tip: Copy URLs directly from your browser after applying filters (category, brand, price range). The scraper handles pagination automatically.

2. Scrape by search filters

Use this mode when you want to search using a keyword and additional filter attributes instead of scraping by URLs. If you use this mode, leave the urls field above empty.

Field	Type	Default	Description
keyword	string	—	The keyword to search for.
sort_by	string ("", CustomerRating, PriceHighToLow, PriceLowToHigh, Newest, PercentOff)	—	Sort results by Relevance (empty), Customer Rating, Price High to Low, Price Low to High, Newest, or Percent Off.
price_range	string ("", 0-25, 25-50, 50-100, 100-200)	—	Filter by price range: Any, $0–$25, $25–$50, $50–$100, $100–$200.
gender	string ("", men, women, unisex)	—	Filter by gender: All, Men, Women, Unisex.
color	string ("", black, grey, white, ivory, beige, brown, purple, blue, blue-green, green, yellow, pink, red, burgundy, metallic-gold, metallic-silver)	—	Filter by product color. Defaults to Any.
discount	string ("", 20-*, 30-*, 40-*, 50-*, 60-*)	—	Filter by minimum discount: Any, 20% or more, 30% or more, 40% or more, 50% or more, 60% or more.
page	integer	—	The page number to start scraping from.

3. General settings

Applies to both scraping modes above.

Field	Type	Default	Description
max_items_per_url	integer	20	The maximum number of products to scrape per URL/search (e.g., 200 for full category extraction).

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Output Format

Sample Output Record

{
  "id": "4152948",
  "selling_brand": "NORDSTROM_RACK",
  "legacy_style_group_id": "5022992",
  "web_path_alias": "birkenstock-arizona-essentials-waterproof-slide-sandalwomen",
  "copy_product_title": "Arizona Essentials Waterproof Slide Sandal(Women)",
  "copy_description": "",
  "default_core_choice": "444446WUFC",
  "label_id": "255",
  "label_display_name": "Birkenstock",
  "propositions": [
    {
      "as_of": "2026-06-25T02:52:55.59Z",
      "salability": {
        "status": "SELLABLE",
        "sellable_audiences": [],
        "previewable_audiences": []
      },
      "availability": {
        "is_pick_and_not_ship": false,
        "ship_quantity": 31562,
        "market_pick_quantity": 31562,
        "pick_quantity": 26124,
        "fulfillment_channels": [
          {
            "type": "NORDSTROM_RACK",
            "is_ship_available": true,
            "is_market_pick_available": true,
            "is_pick_available": true,
            "nodes": [
              {
                "id": "224",
                "type": "RK",
                "is_ship_available": true,
                "is_market_pick_available": true,
                "is_pick_available": true
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      },
      "selling_retail_price_range": {
        "min": "29.96",
        "max": "49.95"
      },
      "selling_retail_percentage_off_range": {
        "min": 0,
        "max": 40
      },
      "clearance_price_range": {
        "min": "29.96",
        "max": "29.96"
      },
      "clearance_percentage_off_base_retail_range": {
        "min": 40,
        "max": 40
      },
      "clearance_percentage_off_compare_at_retail_range": {
        "min": 40,
        "max": 40
      },
      "base_retail_price_range": {
        "min": "49.95",
        "max": "49.95"
      },
      "base_retail_percentage_off_compare_at_retail_range": {
        "min": 0,
        "max": 0
      },
      "compare_at_retail_price_range": {
        "min": "49.95",
        "max": "49.95"
      },
      "enticement_tags": [],
      "services": [
        {
          "type": "EMAIL_GIFT_MESSAGE",
          "fulfillment_channel": "NORDSTROM_RACK"
        },
        {
          "type": "EMAIL_GIFT_MESSAGE",
          "fulfillment_channel": "FULFILLMENT_CENTER"
        },
        {
          "type": "EMAIL_GIFT_MESSAGE",
          "fulfillment_channel": "DROPSHIP"
        },
        {
          "type": "EMAIL_GIFT_MESSAGE",
          "fulfillment_channel": "ECONCESSION"
        }
      ],
      "selling_event_ids": [],
      "core_choice_selections": [
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFC",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "91470229",
            "91470232",
            "91470227",
            "91470228",
            "91470231",
            "91470230"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFF",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "13715732",
            "13715701",
            "13715702",
            "13715730"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFH",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "39957695",
            "39957724",
            "39957693",
            "39957721",
            "39957694",
            "39957723"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HP6",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A8031441",
            "A8031447",
            "A8031442",
            "A8031410",
            "A8031443",
            "A8031444"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HNL",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A2686460",
            "A2686471",
            "A2686465",
            "A2686459",
            "A2686462",
            "A2686461"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HNM",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A2680528",
            "A2680531",
            "A2680529",
            "A2680530"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444GHFNL",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "B0992321",
            "B0992322",
            "B0992319",
            "B0992318",
            "B0992320"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HNY",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "5066692",
            "5066691",
            "5066694",
            "5066690",
            "5066693"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HPC",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "39957622",
            "39957624",
            "39957626",
            "39957625",
            "39957623"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFG",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A5026875",
            "A5026873"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HPE",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A8031496",
            "A8031495",
            "A8031406",
            "A8031497",
            "A8031493",
            "A8031494"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFJ",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "29001431",
            "29001432",
            "29001433",
            "29001428",
            "29001429",
            "29001430"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFE",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "91470225",
            "91470224",
            "91470223",
            "91470222",
            "91470226"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HNP",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A7284327",
            "A7284325",
            "A7284323",
            "A7284326",
            "A7282536",
            "A7284324"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444GHN24",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "B0992338",
            "B0992339",
            "B0992335",
            "B0992336",
            "B0992340",
            "B0992337"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "444446WUFD",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "16086564",
            "16086565",
            "16086563",
            "16086562",
            "16086566"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HPD",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "A4882803",
            "A4882845",
            "A4882847",
            "A4882846",
            "A4882848",
            "A4882849"
          ]
        },
        {
          "core_choice_id": "44444F3HPJ",
          "sellable_skus": [
            "5380100",
            "5380109",
            "5380099",
            "5380110"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "is_unilateral_minimum_advertised_price": false
    }
  ],
  "core_products": [
    {
      "core_product_id": "333334SGRD",
      "core_choices": [],
      "is_customization_required": "NO",
      "npt_hierarchy": "npt.shoes.sandals",
      "gender": {
        "code": "FEM",
        "label": "Female"
      },
      "water_resistance": {
        "code": "WTRPRF",
        "label": "Waterproof"
      },
      "meets_nordstrom_natural_beauty_requirements": "NOT_PROVIDED"
    }
  ],
  "partner_relationships": {},
  "reviews": {
    "number_of_reviews": 2815,
    "average_rating": 4.5,
    "maximum_rating": 5,
    "secondary_ratings": []
  },
  "from_url": "https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/women?breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen&origin=topnav"
}

Each scraped product returns a comprehensive record with 13+ fields:

Product Identification

Field	Meaning	Example
ID	Unique product identifier in Nordstrom Rack's system	"12345678"
Web Path Alias	Product URL slug or path identifier	"shop/women/dresses/12345"
Copy Product Title	Official product name as displayed	"Calvin Klein Fit Sheath Dress"

Brand & Product Classification

Field	Meaning	Example
Selling Brand	Brand name of the product	"Calvin Klein"
Legacy Style Group ID	Internal grouping identifier for product families	"SGP-88901"
Default Core Choice	Default variant selected (e.g., color, size)	"Black"

Product Details & Descriptions

Field	Meaning	Example
Copy Description	Full product description, including materials, care instructions, and features	"Sleek sheath silhouette in breathable cotton blend. Machine wash..."
Label ID	Internal label/collection identifier	"LABEL-556"
Label Display Name	Customer-facing label or collection name	"Nordstrom Rack Exclusive" or "New Arrival"

Product Structure & Relationships

Field	Meaning	Example
Core Products	Related base products or variants within the same SKU family	["12345-BLACK-M", "12345-BLACK-L", "12345-NAVY-M"]
Propositions	Unique selling propositions or marketing claims	["Premium Material", "Machine Washable", "Sustainable"]
Partner Relationships	Third-party partnerships or integrations tied to the product	["Gift Registry Partner", "Size Match Service"]

Customer Engagement

Field	Meaning	Example
Reviews	Aggregated customer review data including rating, count, and sentiment	{"average_rating": 4.5, "total_reviews": 324, "percentage_recommended": 92}

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How to Use

1. Identify target pages — Navigate to Nordstrom Rack and find the category, search result, or filter page you want to scrape (e.g., Women > Dresses, Men > Shoes).
2. Copy the URL — Copy the full URL from your browser address bar, including any filters or breadcrumb parameters.
3. Prepare input — Paste the URL into the urls array. Repeat for multiple categories or searches.
4. Set limits — Adjust max_items_per_url (e.g., 200 for full category, 50 for quick sampling).
5. Enable error tolerance — Set ignore_url_failures: true for bulk runs to skip unreachable pages.
6. Execute — Start the scraper and monitor progress in the run log.
7. Export data — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis.

Best practices:

• Use category URLs for consistent, high-volume data collection (e.g., shop/women, shop/men/shoes).
• Combine filters for targeted scraping (price range, brand, style).
• For large datasets, split URLs across multiple runs to avoid timeouts.
• Check Reviews field completeness — some older listings may have limited review data.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Price intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing, discounts, and promotional timing
• Trend analysis: Track which brands, styles, and categories are gaining visibility
• Inventory insights: Understand product mix and availability patterns by category
• Recommendation engines: Build datasets for ML models predicting customer preferences
• Market research: Analyze off-price retail strategies and product positioning

The scraper delivers clean, ready-to-analyze data that normally requires hours of manual work. Integrate the output directly into spreadsheets, databases, or BI dashboards.

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Handling Common Scenarios

Q: Why are some reviews missing?
A: Newly listed or slow-selling products may have limited review data. The scraper returns available data; you can filter null values downstream.

Q: How do I scrape multiple categories?
A: Add multiple URLs to the urls array — one for each category or search filter you want to capture.

Q: What if a URL times out?
A: Set ignore_url_failures: true to skip failed URLs and continue with others. Check the run log for details on which URLs failed.

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Conclusion

The Nordstrom Rack Product Search Scraper is your gateway to structured, actionable product data from one of retail's largest off-price platforms. Whether you're monitoring prices, analyzing trends, or building datasets, this scraper delivers at scale — turning browsing into business intelligence.