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Saks Global, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection amid billions in debt, strained vendor relationships, and lagging sales, signaling distress for the luxury department-store sector. Geoffroy van Raemdonck will return as CEO, replacing Richard Baker, who oversaw Saks’ 2024 $2.7 billion acquisition of the Neiman Marcus Group.
Saks Fifth Avenue is facing imminent bankruptcy due to financial struggles following a costly acquisition of Neiman Marcus, leading to inventory shortages, delayed vendor payments, and declining customer confidence, which threaten its future viability.
Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company, Saks Global, faces imminent bankruptcy after a tumultuous year marked by missed payments, high debt, and operational struggles, risking its future in the luxury retail market and impacting vendors and brand partnerships.
Chef Jose Salazar is relocating his namesake restaurant to the former Saks Fifth Avenue site in downtown Cincinnati, as part of the 101 W. Fifth Street development. The new location will open in spring 2025, while his Findlay Market restaurant, Goose & Elder, will close by June 15. Salazar is also planning to open a Moroccan-inspired wine bar named Safi.
Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck stated that there is "no need" to sell the business amidst rumors of a potential acquisition by Saks Fifth Avenue, emphasizing that the company is profitable and has ample liquidity. While acknowledging the eventual sale by current owners within the next five years, van Raemdonck emphasized that there is currently no process to sell the company. The luxury retailer's recent performance saw a decline in demand, reflecting the volatile nature of the luxury retail environment. Despite speculation of a potential merger with Saks, Neiman Marcus remains focused on executing its strategy and weathering industry shifts.
Jennifer Lawrence had a wardrobe malfunction at a New York City event where she was unveiling Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday window display. As she approached the lectern to give her speech, the volume of the microphone startled her, causing her belt to come undone and drop to the ground. After a brief pause, Lawrence composed herself and flawlessly delivered her speech. Fans praised her graceful recovery on social media.
Jennifer Lawrence experienced a wardrobe malfunction during the Saks Fifth Avenue holiday lighting ceremony when her belt suddenly dropped to the floor. Despite the mishap, Lawrence laughed it off and continued with her speech, unveiling the colorful holiday window displays. Fans found the incident amusing, noting Lawrence's tendency to encounter awkward moments. In other news, Lawrence's potential return to the "Hunger Games" franchise is up to author Suzanne Collins, according to producer Nina Jacobson. Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence expressed their willingness to participate if there is a compelling thematic idea for another Katniss story.
Jennifer Lawrence laughed off a wardrobe malfunction during the Saks Fifth Avenue holiday lighting ceremony. While giving a speech, her belt unexpectedly popped off, but she handled it with humor and continued on with the event. Lawrence, a Dior ambassador, was there to unveil the department store and Dior's holiday window displays. This collaboration marks the first time Saks Fifth Avenue has exclusively worked with Dior for its holiday window display, which involved months of planning and manufacturing objects in Italy. This isn't the first time Lawrence has had a relatable mishap, as she famously tripped at the Oscars in 2013.
Jennifer Lawrence had a funny wardrobe malfunction while presenting at the lighting ceremony for Dior's Carousel of Dreams holiday window display at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. Her belt popped off, causing her to gasp and cover her mouth in shock, but she continued with the presentation, trying not to crack up. Lawrence is known for her candid moments, including tripping up the stairs at the 2013 Oscars.