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Saks Reportedly Misses Hundreds of Thousands in Vendor Payments 

August 05, 2024
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Macy’s Board Ends Acquisition Talks With Arkhouse, Brigade
Acquisitions // July 15, 2024

The Macy’s board of directors has unanimously decided to end acquisition talks with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management. The decision follows more than seven months of engagement that included a due diligence process, Macy’s said in a Monday (July 15) press release. “At this time, after careful review,...

Report: Barneys New York Aims to Expand Product Offerings, Distribution
Retail // July 12, 2024

Barneys New York reportedly plans to expand both its product offerings and its distribution if the planned acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group by the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is completed. The brand, which closed its U.S. department stores after its 2019 bankruptcy and is...

Does Amazon Need Saks Global to Conquer Luxury Retail?
Amazon // July 11, 2024

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...

Report: Sycamore Partners Interested in Taking Nordstrom Private
Retail // May 03, 2024

Sycamore Partners, a buyout equity firm that owns department store operator Belk, is reportedly among the firms interested in taking Nordstrom private. The company is engaged in negotiations that are likely to take weeks, and there is no certainty that a deal will be reached,...

Interviews & Exclusives
As Retail Sales Miss Expectations, Is a Summer Slowdown in Sight?

July 18, 2023
June’s retail sales report missed expectations — and it may be the case that tepid consumer spending, while still increasing, may wind up causing a buildup of inventory on merchants’ shelves. Data from the Census Bureau released Tuesday (July 18) show that during the month, retail sales were up 0.2% from May, missing the consensus of […]

Thinking Small Might Be Retail’s New Big Trend

May 31, 2023
Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. Marking a significant shift in retailer strategy, major stores determined to adapt to the...

Innovative Department Store Chain Neighborhood Goods Back on Growth Track

February 22, 2023
The recovery of physical retail is also bringing new levels of innovation and experimentation to the in-store experience as the online and physical worlds meet and meld in creative ways....

Retailing 2020: Five Things To Watch

May 25, 2020
The pandemic was unprecedented when it showed up in February and March; the phases of its aftermath will also be without a reference point. While it’s clear that the digital...

Quick Reads
Saks Reportedly Misses Hundreds of Thousands in Vendor Payments 

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, fashion industry news source Glossy reported Monday (Aug. 5). “What I don’t understand is how you can get someone to give you a couple of […]

Macy’s Board Ends Acquisition Talks With Arkhouse, Brigade

July 15, 2024
The Macy’s board of directors has unanimously decided to end acquisition talks with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management. The decision follows more than seven months of engagement that included a due diligence...

Report: Barneys New York Aims to Expand Product Offerings, Distribution

July 12, 2024
Barneys New York reportedly plans to expand both its product offerings and its distribution if the planned acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group by the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is...

Report: Sycamore Partners Interested in Taking Nordstrom Private

May 03, 2024
Sycamore Partners, a buyout equity firm that owns department store operator Belk, is reportedly among the firms interested in taking Nordstrom private. The company is engaged in negotiations that are...