Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday after naming a new CEO, multiple news outlets reported. Former Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck will lead the luxury department store group through the bankruptcy, helping navigate its heavy…

All marketing leaders have been there: you get a monthly sales report from your email manager and then your social manager and then your direct mail manager and by the time you add it up, it’s two times more revenue than what actually happened. At the same time, we know you have to have multiple…

As we begin a new year, retail leaders can be forgiven for feeling a little more cautious than usual. Tighter consumer spending and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty have fueled concerns around inflation, costs and supply chain resilience. Amid these headwinds, the retailers that will come out ahead will be those that double down on what matters…

Industrial real estate is back in the spotlight. Prologis and other large landlords are reporting renewed demand as retailers and brands stabilize volumes and prepare for the next phase of growth. After several volatile years, the instinct to lock in more warehouse space feels rational. But in 2026, that instinct is increasingly outdated. The most…

Retailers are pushing hard to personalize every step of the shopping journey. As the tools get sharper, so does a real challenge: knowing when personalization feels helpful and knowing when it feels like someone is looking over your shoulder. That “creepy factor” shows up the moment shoppers feel observed instead of understood. The ability to…