Department Stores

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    Richard Baker subpoenaed for communications with ex-Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick

    A committee of unsecured creditors says the Saks Global executive chairman has rebuffed requests for information as part of the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Kohl’s spotlights Tek Gear private label at a tough time for activewear

    The struggling department store has tapped soccer star Carli Lloyd to help market what it says has been one of its best-performing owned brands.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

    From Target’s path forward under a new CEO to the retailers most vulnerable to bankruptcy, here’s a look at the stories shaping the industry.

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    Belk introduces BeautySpace shop-in-shops to select stores

    The collaboration will feature brands like IGK, Oak Essentials and Malin + Goetz in stores, with a broader assortment available online.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    Saks Global snags $500M in financing, expects to exit bankruptcy this summer

    The luxury department store retailer has boosted inventory receipts, with more than 650 brands shipping merchandise, up from 500 a month ago.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Macy’s introduces AI-powered shopping assistant

    After an initial dark launch, Ask Macy’s helps users discover brands and receive personalized product recommendations. 

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Marks & Spencer turns to Nordstrom stores for its fashion debut

    The U.K. retailer, iconic at home but only vaguely known elsewhere, is looking to expand worldwide.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Nordstrom to close 2 full-line stores despite top-line strength last year

    Anchors at malls in Delaware and Texas will close this spring, but the off-price Rack fleet continues to grow, with plans to add 23 locations in 2026.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Bloomingdale’s takes share from Saks Global, lifts Macy’s Inc. in Q4

    “The vendor community has rallied around Bloomingdale's like never before,” Macy’s Inc. CEO Tony Spring told analysts Wednesday.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Why J.C. Penney’s spring campaign bowed with a Paris, Texas, fashion show

    Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at operating parent Catalyst Brands, digs into the “Exactly What You Are (and Aren’t) Looking For” effort.

    By Chris Kelly • March 18, 2026
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    Saks Global snags final $300M in bankruptcy financing, nears home stretch

    An ad hoc group of senior secured bondholders has approved the luxury retailer’s five-year plan, aiming for double-digit adjusted EBITDA margin and profitable growth.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Kohl’s rules out major store closures despite disappointing Q4

    The struggling department store is simplifying promotions and adding value-priced merchandise to appeal to its lower- to middle-income customer. But is it going far enough?

    By • March 10, 2026
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    Petal & Pup eyes launch with Dillard’s, Von Maur

    The fashion brand has a successful partnership with Nordstrom and is ready for additional growth. 

    By • March 10, 2026
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    Saks Global announces 15 more store closures, expands vendor base to 500

    Three Neiman Marcus and 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations will shutter. The luxury company, which is in bankruptcy court, said its fleet is likely now set.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Belk adds Michael Strahan’s brand to menswear assortment

    The label will offer the department store’s customers an assortment of suit separates, blazers, dress shirts, polos and T-shirts.

    By Howard Ruben • March 9, 2026
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    This obscure legal clause is holding back US malls. Simon Property Group got Saks Global to forfeit it.

    What are reciprocal easement agreements and how did Simon accomplish what most shopping centers can only dream of?

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Macy’s year of celebration starts with prom night

    The department store is preparing for its 100th Thanksgiving Day parade and 50th Fourth of July fireworks display this year.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Kohl’s launches apparel brand geared toward teens and tweens

    The private label, dubbed Sea and Skye, includes basics, fleece and graphic T-shirts, as well as dressier styles.

    By Howard Ruben • March 2, 2026
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    The Weekly Closeout: Walmart agrees to $100M FTC settlement and Puma posts double-digit declines

    The government agency alleges that the big-box retailer deceived delivery drivers regarding their pay, while the athletic brand’s net sales fell 27% in Q4.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Saks Global says nearly 400 vendors have resumed shipments

    The company said it has resolved most objections to its bankruptcy financing, but some suppliers remain wary.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Dillard’s holds steady at the holidays

    The department store is gaining share from new customers, which could make up for some weaknesses, according to data from Placer.ai.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Kohl’s turnaround could take a while

    In an update to its turnaround, the department store provided few details but emphasized it’s taking a “multiyear approach.”

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Nordstrom builds sourcing strategy, spend visibility with AI

    The retailer would benefit from an AI solution for sourcing agility and resiliency, according to Chief Procurement Officer Karoline Dygas.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 20, 2026
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    Saks Global faces more rent disputes amid bankruptcy

    A group of mall landlords says as much as $19 million in unpaid rent piled up in the two weeks after the luxury department store's Chapter 11 filing.

    By • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Kohl’s launches ‘Deal Bar’ in all stores

    The front-of-store collection of items under $10 could appeal to the department store’s financially constrained customers, but is it enough?

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Nordstrom enlists luxury brands for 125th anniversary celebration

    The department store is celebrating the whole year, with activations from the likes of Chanel and Christian Louboutin, limited-edition products and an even bigger Anniversary Sale. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 11, 2026