The planned acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) by HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is one step nearer to closing. The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) in connection with the transaction has expired, the luxury retail companies said in...
Amid a merger worth $2.6 billion, Saks reportedly owes vendors hundreds of thousands. The luxury retailer, which last month announced it was merging with Neiman Marcus, has missed payments to dozens of the brands it works with, fashion industry news source Glossy reported Monday (Aug. 5). “What I don’t understand is how...
In an era where luxury is becoming increasingly defined by personalization, wealthy consumers are demanding that brands innovate, tailoring their offerings to match their individual preferences. Take, for instance, luxury giant LVMH. The company’s Selective Retailing business, offering “personalized shopping experiences matched to individual aspirations,”...
Amazon turned 30 on July 5th and did something that nearly 70% of all women also say they do on their birthday: They bought themselves a present. On July 4th, the day before their three-decade birthday milestone, it was announced that Amazon would take a...
October 11, 2024
The luxury goods market is witnessing a notable trend toward strategic partnerships. Rather than retreating in the face of challenges, industry players are doubling down on collaboration to fortify their positions. This week, Mytheresa announced its acquisition of YNAP from Richemont, with the goal of creating a leading global digital luxury group. This move will […]
January 19, 2023
Lab-grown diamonds are gaining ground with consumers and retailers as sustainability meets luxury online and in-store. If there’s one brand to watch, it’s VRAI (pronounced “vray” meaning “true” in French),...
August 21, 2024
The planned acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) by HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is one step nearer to closing. The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) in connection with the transaction has expired, the luxury retail companies said in a Wednesday (Aug. 21) press release. “The expiration of the […]
August 05, 2024
Amid a merger worth $2.6 billion, Saks reportedly owes vendors hundreds of thousands. The luxury retailer, which last month announced it was merging with Neiman Marcus, has missed payments to dozens of the brands it works with,...
April 23, 2024
Saks is now offering digital advertising to connect brands with luxury shoppers on its platform. The new Saks Media Network delivers sponsored product ads and display banners on the luxury eCommerce...
January 20, 2022
The luxury brand Saks has launched a service called Saks Stylist, a personal stylist and shopping tool available on its website and mobile app. The new service, announced Thursday (Jan....
