I am very familiar with the "Nordstrom Rack" chain of department stores. I visited this store--located in the heart of Waikiki, just see how it might be the same (or different) from the Nordstrom Rack stores in my hometown.
The store location has good store front visibility on Kuhio. The entry leads to an escalator to the second story retail space.
This Nordstrom Rack is pretty much the same as those found in my hometown. The total square footage of this store is a bit smaller than what I typically see in a suburban situation--but this is in Waikiki. The amount of floor space dedicated to sunglasses and luggage is double what I typically see in a suburban store (probably catering to the tourists looking for such items). Also, this store has a "bulked up" selection of beach wear. For example, if you're looking for Reyn Spooner of Tommy Bahama, some good prices are to be found.
It was an interesting look around.