Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover leads to financial collapse

The GuardianWednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00:22 PM
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Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover leads to financial collapse
  • Saks Global, the high-end department store conglomerate, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a significant financial collapse, just a month after missing a $100 million interest payment. This marks one of the largest retail failures since the pandemic, occurring barely a year after the merger of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus under its umbrella.
  • The bankruptcy filing is a critical step for Saks Global as it seeks to restructure its debts and navigate through its ongoing transformation, which has been severely impacted by the financial strain from the recent takeover by Neiman Marcus.
  • This development raises concerns about the future of luxury retail in the U.S., as Saks, once a favored retailer among elite clientele, faces challenges in a shifting market landscape, reflecting broader issues within the retail sector that have been exacerbated by economic pressures and changing consumer behaviors.
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Saks Global Files For Bankruptcy After Neiman Marcus Takeover Leads To Financial Collapse
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Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy following a financial collapse triggered by its takeover by Neiman Marcus. Once a favored retailer among the elite, including icons like Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, Saks has struggled significantly since the onset of the COVID pandemic.

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