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 Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2026

Pat McGrath Labs secures $30M financing

The fresh capital comes from an existing lender. Meanwhile, founder Patricia McGrath will become chief creative officer as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring deal.

By Dani James • Feb. 17, 2026

As 2026 kicks off, these retailers are vulnerable to bankruptcy

As the industry enters another year marked by tariffs and falling consumer sentiment, retailers including J. Crew and Guitar Center face risks.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 17, 2026

Altar’d State owner bids $7M on Francesca’s IP

Stand Out For Good, which operates the faith-based retailer, has emerged as the stalking horse bidder in Francesca's latest Chapter 11 case.

By Dani James • Feb. 11, 2026

Saks Global to shutter 9 full-line stores

Saks Fifth Avenue is taking the brunt of the plans, with eight stores on the list. The company told a bankruptcy court further closures may be necessary.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2026

Toys R Us Canada files for creditor protection

The company is evaluating strategic alternatives and reducing its retail footprint as part of a restructuring process. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 10, 2026

Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again

The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada

Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2026

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