EXCLUSIVE: A Decades-old Fixture in Malls Resets for Growth. Claire’s new owners named former Athleta and Nike executive Michelle Goad chief brand officer to elevate the girls jewelry chain. February 2, 2026 by
Eddie Bauer Said to Be Preparing Bankruptcy Filing. The Chapter 11 filing would only impact the company’s 200 North American stores. January 29, 2026 by
In Drastic Downsizing, Saks Off Fifth Shuttering 57 Locations, E-commerce. The bankrupt luxury retailer confirmed that it’s shutting down saksoff5th.com and closing most Saks Off 5th off-price stores. January 29, 2026 by
EXCLUSIVE: Revitalizing The Vitamin Shoppe. CEO Sharon Leite discusses plans to pump up the health and wellness retailer and shed its cookie cutter image in her first interview since rejoining the business last year. January 28, 2026 by
WHP Global to Acquire a 50 Percent Stake in Lands’ End Brand. The brand management firm paid $300 million through a joint venture with the all-American fashion brand. January 26, 2026 by
Team Play: Who’s Doing What at Saks Global? Upon filing for Chapter 11 reorganization, the luxury retailer established a new management team, which will be facing challenges integrating operations and stabilizing the business. January 23, 2026 by
Richard Baker Exiting Saks Global as Bankruptcy Looms: Sources. As talk turns to a new leadership team, the company plans to file no later than midweek with $1 billion in DIP financing and a $250 million asset-based lending agreement, sources said. January 10, 2026 by
Marc Metrick Out at Saks Global, Richard Baker Takes the Reins. The immediate future is still unclear for the company, which is said to have missed a more than $100 million interest payment last month, with speculation mounting regarding a possible bankruptcy filing. January 2, 2026 by
