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Saks Says Plan to Pay Past-Due Bills Improved Vendor Relationships

April 28, 2025
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Saks Seeks Suppliers’ Patience on Payments as Luxury Brands Struggle
Retail // February 16, 2025

Luxury retailer Saks is reportedly warning its suppliers that it may take some time to get paid. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Feb. 14), Saks issued a memo to its suppliers on Valentine’s Day aiming to reassure them about their unpaid bills. ...

Luxury Retailers Merge and Partner Their Ways Through Economic Uncertainty
Retail // 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...

Planned Saks Fifth Avenue-Neiman Marcus Deal Passes Regulatory Hurdle
Acquisitions // 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...

Saks Reportedly Misses Hundreds of Thousands in Vendor Payments 
Retail // 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...

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Luxury Retailers Merge and Partner Their Ways Through Economic Uncertainty

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 […]

Vrai Ramps Omnichannel Approach Amid Surging Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds

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),...

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Saks Says Plan to Pay Past-Due Bills Improved Vendor Relationships

April 28, 2025
Saks Global Enterprises reportedly told creditors that it has improved its relationships with vendors and built up its inventory since implementing a plan in February to pay past-due balances over the course of a year. The luxury retailer has returned its inventory to levels set in 2023 and currently has about $400 million in liquidity, […]

Saks Seeks Suppliers’ Patience on Payments as Luxury Brands Struggle

February 16, 2025
Luxury retailer Saks is reportedly warning its suppliers that it may take some time to get paid. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Feb. 14), Saks issued a...

Planned Saks Fifth Avenue-Neiman Marcus Deal Passes Regulatory Hurdle

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...

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,...