Dozens of newly minted Nordstrom Rack associates focused Wednesday on unpacking five truckloads of items for a grand opening less than 24 hours away in Canton, the popular chain's first in Baltimore City.
The 32,500-square-foot store will hold 100,000 items — including 22,000 pairs of shoes — when the first customers walk through the doors at 9 a.m. Thursday after a "pre-party" in the parking lot at Canton Crossing II. There, they will be treated to breakfast, music and several Nordstrom gift…