Who controls Saks Global’s IP?

Authentic Brands Group now owns 77% of the entity that controls a perpetual master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2026

Most US Eddie Bauer stores likely to close as operator preps bankruptcy

Authentic Brands Group, which owns the brand’s intellectual property, last month shifted its e-commerce and wholesale licenses to another company.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2026

Saks Global retreats from off price, closing most stores and all e-commerce

Just a dozen Saks Off 5th locations will stay open, and they’ll sell only residual inventory from Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2026

Inside Pat McGrath Cosmetics’ bankruptcy

The Chapter 11 filings said a lender commenced the auctioning of the brand without founder and CEO Patricia McGrath’s consent.

By Dani James • Jan. 29, 2026

The Backroom: Saks Global and the bankruptcy that everyone saw coming

The team chats about their recent visits to Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship and brings in Debtwire analysts to discuss the retailer’s Chapter 11 process.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 29, 2026

Simon Property Group flags $100M Saks Global investment in rent dispute

The mall REIT told the bankruptcy court that the luxury department store owes more than $7 million.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2026

Saks Off 5th online is liquidating 5 years after split from brick and mortar

In 2021 private equity investors poured $200 million into a spin-off of the off-pricer’s digital operations, but the anticipated return never materialized.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2026

Francesca’s to permanently close

The fashion retailer is liquidating stores after alternative funding from an investor fell through and two major suppliers lost their own capital from lenders.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2026

What Saks Global’s bankruptcy means for vendors

Big names like Chanel and Kering are owed substantial sums and are likely to be paid well before smaller brands’ past-due invoices.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Hilma Running, Inkbox shut down

The running shoe company is shuttering due to an inventory issue, while Bic is closing the semi-permanent tattoo brand nearly four years after its acquisition. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 16, 2026

Amazon says its Saks Global investment is ‘worthless’

The e-commerce giant’s complaints could signal a long and contentious bankruptcy process for the luxury company.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2026

Saks Global files for bankruptcy, shakes up leadership after a year of struggles

Former Neiman Marcus Group chief ​​Geoffroy van Raemdonck, now CEO, is bringing on a fresh slate of executives — and has a $1.75 billion financing package to work with.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2026

Value City, American Signature Furniture to shutter remaining stores

The retailer, which is closing its last 89 locations, filed for bankruptcy in November as sales plummeted and losses widened amid a soft housing sector.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2026

Vince monitoring Saks Global ‘on a minute-by-minute basis’

CEO Brendan Hoffman said the luxury department store conglomerate accounts for about 7% of its business.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 12, 2026

6 retail trends to watch in 2026

From pricing dynamics to the shifting state of malls, here are the trends we’ve got our eye on in 2026.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 8, 2026

S&P Global Ratings downgrades Saks Global on missed interest payment

The luxury giant is unlikely to make good within the grace period or achieve promised savings from last year’s $2.7 billion merger, the analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2026

Saks Global doesn’t rule out bankruptcy

The department store conglomerate says it’s “exploring all potential paths” toward stability but insists the luxury market is strong.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 23, 2025

Inflation, tariffs help send iRobot into bankruptcy

The Roomba-maker’s largest Chinese manufacturer has agreed to acquire the company via a Chapter 11 restructuring.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2025

Creditors object to Schottenstein bid for bankrupt Value City Furniture owner

The bid for American Signature Inc. contemplates a liquidation and is bad for unsecured creditors, according to objections.

By Dani James • Dec. 11, 2025

A new frontline formula: Why communication, clarity and connection will define retail’s next chapter

Why communication is becoming retail’s next competitive edge on the frontline.

Dec. 8, 2025

Value City Furniture owner files for bankruptcy citing housing crisis

American Signature Inc. plans to close 33 stores in Chapter 11 and expects to enter into a stalking horse purchase agreement with current equity holders.

By Dani James • Nov. 24, 2025

Can Claire’s make a comeback?

Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

By Dani James • Updated Nov. 5, 2025

At Home exits bankruptcy with nearly $2B in debt eliminated, most stores open

The furniture retailer is now owned by a group of lenders, which is providing $500 million in new financing to support a turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2025

Will anyone buy Rite Aid’s brand?

Rivals have snapped up the drugstore chain’s pharmacies and some locations. But the space is oversaturated, and a correction is underway.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2025

CVS closes deal for 63 Rite Aid stores

The drugstore retailer will also bring on more than 3,500 employees from the rival chain and make “targeted investments” in its own stores.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 15, 2025