Robert D. Higgins in

Robert D. Higgins

Login to view DISC.
Vice President of Real Estate and Store Development at Nordstrom
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Robert (Bob) Higgins is a global strategist in retail real estate with over three decades of experience at brands like The Container Store, Nordstrom, and Fossil Group. Described by colleagues as a dynamic, strategic, and passionate leader, he specializes in growth strategies, construction, and store design. He holds a BA from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Originally from Kansas City, Bob currently lives in Dallas with his two sons. He has traveled extensively for his career, having lived in New York, Los Angeles, and London. He is deeply connected to his Irish roots and hopes to explore his familys history in County Sligo.

He was recognized in the 2023 Irish America Business 100 list, honoring influential Irish-American leaders.

Read the full overview →
Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Real Estate and Store Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Communication Style
Decision Approach
Work Preference

Behavioral traits and communication patterns that shape how this person evaluates opportunities, builds trust, and makes decisions in professional settings.

Login to view personality overview.
Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

Retail Store Development
Currently leading unprecedented growth at The Container Store, overseeing real estate, store design, construction, and facilities functions from site selection through to store opening.
Global Real Estate
Has successfully led national and international expansion for major brands like Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, and Guess Jeans, managing large and complex portfolios.
+4 more topics Login to view topics
Career

Work history

6-2025
Vice President of Real Estate and Store Development
Nordstrom
4-2021 - 6-2025
Vice President of Real Estate
The Container Store
1-2020 - 4-2021
Real Estate Consultant
B. Riley Financial
1-2011 - 10-2019
Vice President of Global Real Estate and Store Development
Fossil Group, Inc.
Vice President of Store Operations
Draper's & Damon's
In the press

Media appearances

No media yetWe could not find public media appearances for this person.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Missouri-Columbia
Social presence
in
Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

DISC behavioral profile

Dominance, influence, steadiness, and calculativeness scores with guidance on how this person prefers to communicate and decide.

Login to view DISC.

Other Nordstrom Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals.

JF
Jennifer Frabtal
Director of Marketing
Nordstrom
ES
Ed Schulder
Marketing Director
Nordstrom
 Bernadette Manuel
Bernadette Manuel
Division Chief Financial Officer
Nordstrom
MH
Marguerite Henley
Marketing Director
Nordstrom

More profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Gemma Lionello
Gemma Lionello
President Nordstrom Rack I Nordstrom Rack Stores I Nordstrom Rack Merchandising
Nordstrom
 Jake Weinstock
Jake Weinstock
Advisor & Investor
FloWater
 Christina Campos
Christina Campos
VP| Store Operations
Nordstrom
 Greg Lair
Greg Lair
Vice President of Store Operations
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Unlock the full playbookSee exactly how to sell to Robert. Free, 10 seconds.