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Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy Amid Major Layoffs

2/24/2026

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Story summary
  • Saks Global, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is in bankruptcy protection.
  • This has led to significant layoffs and store closures.
  • Former chairman Richard Baker, of Saks Global, says external factors, like economic strain, contributed to the decline.
  • An employee from the Saks.com photo studio described abrupt layoffs and poor communication.
  • Saks Global aims to emerge stronger from bankruptcy, but uncertainty remains for employees and vendors.