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Saks Global announces store footprint optimisation for profitable growth

Saks Global, the luxury retail entity formed through the acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, has announced a strategic optimisation of its store footprint and service model to drive profitable growth. Store optimisation to drive growth The first phase of this transformation includes the closure of eight Saks Fifth Avenue locations and one Neiman...

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Saks files for bankruptcy protection, Geoffroy van Raemdonck appointed CEO

Saks Global has officially succumbed to bankruptcy. The US luxury retail group has commenced voluntary chapter 11 proceedings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, has said its stores will remain open for now. The filing intends...

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Saks Global shuffles leadership team as slew of execs exit

Luxury retail group Saks Global has initiated a reorganisation of its management in a bid to cut costs, with a slew of top executives due to step down from the firm. According to WWD, which initially reported the news, the reshuffle will see chief executive officer, Marc Metrick, become more directly involved with brand partners. The media...

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Saks cuts 90 jobs amid latest cost-cutting efforts

Luxury department store Saks is reported to have slashed 90 jobs among its workforce, building on wider cost-cutting efforts already underway at the retailer. According to WWD, which cited an internal memo received via an anonymous source, individuals within Saks’ commercial organisation were largely among those impacted, including the...

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Saks Global feels the pinch: reports Q1 top- and bottom-line declines

Akin to others in its sector, Saks Global is starting to see the impact of the currently challenging luxury environment reflected in its financials. For the first quarter of the year, the luxury retail group reported widening losses and lowered revenue as issues with inventory flow took precedence. According to the company’s financial report,...

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Saks Global outlines ‘data-driven’ strategy for menswear at Pitti Uomo

Saks Global has outlined a new “data-driven” strategy for its menswear offering. The luxury retail group, formed of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, among other department stores, revealed its intention to tap into identified growth opportunities at the ongoing Pitti Uomo 108 in Florence, Italy. Much of this centres around zoning in on...

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Saks Global secures 350 million dollars in financing commitments

Saks Global, the newly formed retail group comprising Saks and Neiman Marcus, has announced that it has secured 350 million dollars of financing commitments from SLR Credit Solutions. This reflects progress against its previously announced measures to strengthen its balance sheet, the company said in a release. Anticipated the close on or before...

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Saks Global confirms closure of Neiman Marcus Dallas store

Neiman Marcus’ Downtown Dallas store is set to close March 31, Saks Global has confirmed in a press release. The company, which is currently in the process of merging its operations with the newly acquired Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), responded to circulating rumours that suggested otherwise. This comes despite reports that officials for the City...

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Saks Global to layoff 5 percent of corporate workforce

Luxury department store Saks Global is believed to be laying off around 5 percent of its corporate workforce as it continues to merge its operations with Neiman Marcus. According to an internal memo sent to employees and seen by Bloomberg News, the layoffs will impact employees in the finance, legal and operations departments. Staff at Saks...

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Saks Fifth Avenue’s acquisition of Neiman Marcus could be the future of U.S. luxury retail

Saks Fifth Avenue’s recent acquisition of Neiman Marcus marks a pivotal shift in America’s competitive landscape of luxury retail. The creation of Saks Global as the parent company of both brands has immediately elevated its market presence, positioning it as the second-largest player in the luxury department store space by visit share. While...

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Unwrapping in 2025 – Fashion giants tackle a challenging market: Acquisition and bankruptcy aftermath

From blocked merger attempts to widescale bankruptcies, 2024 has been somewhat of a rollercoaster for brands across all subcategories. FashionUnited takes a look at what is on the horizon as the biggest stories of this year continue to unfold into 2025. Head-to-head: Fashion giants tackle turbulent market A major merger at Saks and Neiman Marcus...

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Saks Global completes the acquisition of Neiman Marcus

Saks Global, a luxury retail and real estate company, has finalized its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) for a total enterprise value of 2.7 billion dollars. Saks Global portfolio now includes Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Saks OFF 5TH, each continuing to serve customers under their own brand. Commenting on the...