Must Read: Nordstrom Walks Away From Influencers, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Covers Zoe Report

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Nordstrom moves away from influencers
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has been a major event for the company and influencers since the 2010s. fashion company reports that this year, the retailer lowered its affiliate commission rate to 3.5% from 7% previously, reducing influencer interest in creating content for the occasion. “It’s not as exciting as it used to be,” said Anna Jane Wisniewski, a fashion blogger. “There aren’t a lot of new things. In previous years, selling has been the primary source of income for many influencers; Wisniewski thinks “influencers built the online birthday sale” and feels like Nordstrom “made it a quick one.” {fashion company}