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Barneys New York to return in 2021

Yes, you can call it a comeback. Barneys New York is returning early next year under its new owner Authentic Brands Group (ABG) group. There were plans to give Barneys New York a proper revival this year, but they were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Two stores are set to open in the first quarter, over a year after Barney’s originally...

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U.S. election chaos: retailers fear vandalism and board up store windows

Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and even Target have boarded up stores as extra security measures during the current election chaos in the US. Retailers have long suffered in times of political unrest, most notably this summer during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “While we intend to remain open where possible, out...

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Saks Fifth unveils revamped website with additional features

Saks Fifth Avenue has revealed a revamped website that includes additional features, improved site speed across desktop and mobile, and enhanced search capabilities. The re-launched site, which marks the company’s first comprehensive website makeover in the past five years, now features a more prominent ‘New Arrivals’ section, an expanded ‘Edit’...

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Saks Fifth Avenue launches same-day delivery in Manhattan

Saks Fifth Avenue has launched a new service to allow select customers to shop online and receive their orders the same day. The service is only available to shoppers in Manhattan. Over 250 items are eligible for Saks' same-day delivery. The dedicated array of inventory includes pieces by Alexander Wang, Alice + Olivia, Celine, Dior, Fendi,...

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Saks Fifth Avenue opens a dedicated men's store in Boston

While several retailers are permanently shuttering stores in response to the pandemic, Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a new location. A dedicated men’s store, the new Saks is located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood at Copley Place. Saks is continuing to focus on its growing men’s business through the 46,000-square-foot, two-level retail...

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Saks Fifth Avenue closes downtown Manhattan men's store

Saks Fifth Avenue will close its Brookfield Place menswear location on January 31. The retailer said that it will keep the 16,000-square-foot space and use it for a new concept. The retailer had kept this men's store open for a full year after shuttering the 86,000-square-foot womenswear store it operated in the same downtown Manhattan shopping...

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Saks Fifth Avenue teams with Disney for holiday window display

With the launch of the Disney+ streaming service, Disney is everywhere this month - including in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue. The iconic New York department store collaborated with the global media company for its annual holiday window display, which was announced today and will officially be unveiled on November 25. Inspired by the...