Saks’ Attempt to Reset Brand Relationships Leads to Backlash Relations between Saks Global and the myriad of brands filling the shelves of its department stores have hit a roadblock recently. The conglomerate, which owns luxury retailers Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, made an unexpected move by issuing a letter outlining revised payment […]
Estée Lauder Knows How to Cut Costs. Can It Also Rebuild Growth?
Estée Lauder: Streamlining for Success Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a global powerhouse in the beauty industry, has recently made headlines with its strategic moves to cut costs and restructure its operations. In Tuesday’s second-quarter earnings report, the conglomerate revealed its plans to streamline the business further, including additional job cuts and corporate restructuring. While these […]
Quiksilver, Billabong Retailer Liberated Brands Files Bankruptcy
Quiksilver, Billabong Retailer Liberated Brands Files Bankruptcy Liberated Brands, the parent company of popular surfwear brands Quiksilver and Billabong, has recently made headlines by filing for bankruptcy. The retailer cited shifting consumer preferences towards fast fashion and rising costs as the primary reasons behind its financial struggles. This move marks a significant shift in the […]