Saks Global

Saks Global’s SVP, General Counsel Taraneh Marciano recently spoke at The Luxury Law Alliance and Summit highlighting the crucial role our Legal team plays in bringing our brand initiatives to life while ensuring legal compliance.

Last week, we held our first-ever Saks Global Fall Rally, bringing our teams together to celebrate our progress and look ahead to the future. From thoughtful discussions to inspiring reflections, the collaboration across teams truly showcased what it means to be part of Saks Global. Together, we aligned on our key priorities, grounded in our overarching strategy, to ensure we are collectively focused on driving the business forward and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

At Saks Global, our talented colleagues allow us to progress on our mission to reinvent luxury shopping so that each customer's experience is unmistakably their own. Our colleague spotlight series amplifies the voices that comprise Saks Global and highlights the meaningful work they are driving across our businesses. Today, we’re pleased to spotlight Margaret Kerber, AVP, Category Growth - Women's RTW, Children's, Intimates, Saks Global, who shares what excites her most about her current role on the eCommerce team.

Kristin Maa, Chief Marketing Officer, recently joined Kate Terhune on MediaPost’s Brand Insider podcast to discuss the importance of shaping distinctive brand identities and how Saks Global is uniting the best of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman while honoring the individuality of each. During the conversation, Kristin explored how Saks Global is amplifying each brand’s unique strengths to connect with and deliver personalized experiences to each customer, outlining the work underway to define these identities and bring them to life across teams. She also shared a look at our holiday campaigns and brand activations that celebrate and honor each brand’s rich heritage and beloved traditions. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eUVCHkQq 

Last week, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus co-hosted the third annual Bejeweled Ball at Miami’s iconic Faena Hotel, marking the first year the two retailers united to celebrate the world’s most remarkable high jewelry and timepieces. The evening was a radiant celebration of craftsmanship, artistry and glamour, where guests explored an intimate, immersive showcase featuring masterpieces from distinguished maisons including Boucheron, Chopard, Etho Maria, Yeprem, Siegelson and Pomellato. Set amid lush palms and tropical elegance, the Bejeweled Ball reaffirmed our shared commitment to creating one-of-a-kind, experiential activations that deepen relationships with our most valued customers and brand partners, and elevate the luxury jewelry conversation. Read more about this year’s ball in Forbes: https://lnkd.in/gRX68asR

This week, Kristin Maa, Chief Marketing Officer, joined Brand Innovators' Evolution of Commerce: World Luxury Summit for a panel discussion on how legacy and modern brands are reimagining the customer journey. The conversation explored how brands are delivering compelling customer experiences, shaping distinctive brand identities and navigating today’s omnichannel marketing landscape. Kristin shared how Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury shopping—bringing together the best of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, while upholding each of their distinct identities. She also explored the importance of authenticity and maintaining strong brand positioning in order to build truly meaningful relationships.

Saks Global leaders recently attended the annual CFDA Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The event brought together the most influential voices in fashion to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship. We were honored to join the industry in recognizing leaders shaping the future of fashion and excited to see many of our brand partners receive well-deserved recognition across multiple categories. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and winners!

We recently unveiled the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus Seller Success Track Program—a new growth and career development path designed to empower selling associates to unlock their full potential and achieve greater success. The program takes a reimagined approach to support each seller’s individual business, recognizing that their success fuels our company’s growth and elevates the customer experience across both brands. To learn more about the impact of the program, we connected with Chris Theobald, Master Stylist, and Hayley Shapiro, Master Stylist and Global Stylist, who shared what the program means to them and how it’s shaping their journey. https://lnkd.in/gnPSuCHG

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick joined James Fallon, Chief Content Officer, WWD & Fairchild Media Group, at the WWD CEO Summit last week for a fireside chat focused on our strategy to redefine luxury shopping. During the session, Marc shared insight into how we’re delivering ‘The Art of You’ for customers, emphasizing the pivotal role of our store fleet, client relationships and brand partnerships. Marc also shared his perspective on the state of the luxury consumer and outlook on the future of the industry. He reinforced the company’s position as the leading expert on the luxury consumer known for delivering an unparalleled assortment across Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

As we continue our mission to reinvent luxury shopping so that each customer’s experience is artfully curated and unmistakably their own, we are pleased to welcome Matt Dunphy, SVP, Store Growth and Experiences, Saks Fifth Avenue & Neiman Marcus, and Christina Lucsok-DeGrezia, VP, General Manager, Saks Fifth Avenue New York Flagship, to Saks Global. In their new roles, Matt will shape and execute our store growth strategy—championing innovation and redefining the in-store customer experience, and Christina will lead all facets of Saks Fifth Avenue’s iconic flagship business—driving operational excellence and delivering an exceptional level of service. These appointments underscore our commitment to delivering on our ‘The Art of You’ vision, ensuring every customer interaction is highly personalized and reflects the elevated service that defines our brands. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_Th7iTx