Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company, HBC, has agreed to buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion in a merger that would create a dominant upscale department store in the U.S.
Amazon will take a stake in the new combined company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, providing technology and logistics support as part of the deal. This collaboration aims to enhance the customer experience in luxury retail through technological advancements.
Marc Metrick, the current CEO of Saks.com, will lead the newly formed Saks Global as its CEO. He will be responsible for driving the strategy to improve the luxury shopping experience and overseeing the retail and consumer businesses within the Saks Global entity.