Department Stores

  • A massive downtown department store building.
    Image attribution tooltip
    "Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
    Image attribution tooltip

    Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus to close for good, after all

    Saks Global decided to close the century-old store over a year ago, but city leaders waged a war of words and won a reprieve.

    By • June 3, 2026
  • A display at Macy's Flower Show in Chicago.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kaarin Moore/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Macy’s revamped half its stores and customers followed

    As it improves merchandising and customer experience at 200-plus stores, some analysts now see the department store taking share from weaker rivals.

    By • June 3, 2026
  • The entrance to a mall, with a white pickup truck parked to the right. Explore the Trendline➔
    Image attribution tooltip
    "Dartmouth Mall, Dartmouth, Massachusetts" by JJBers is licensed under CC BY 2.0
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

    From Target’s path forward under a new CEO to the retailers most vulnerable to bankruptcy, here’s a look at the stories shaping the industry.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Belk's recent collaboration with Sewing Down South
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Belk
    Image attribution tooltip

    Inside Belk’s latest collaboration with Sewing Down South

    The third iteration of their partnership includes an expansion into jewelry and the return of a pop-up store in Charleston, South Carolina.

    By • June 3, 2026
  • The interior entrance to a JC Penney mall store, with fronds of a plant in the foreground.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    J.C. Penney rebound stalls in the holiday quarter

    The department store made some strides in its turnaround last year but ended fiscal 2025 with weakness on the top and bottom lines.

    By • June 1, 2026
  • A red Burlington storefront says "ladies, mens, kids, baby, home, coats," as clouds billow overhead in a bright blue sky.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Burlington plots store openings, Mattel expands Brick Shop

    The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 29, 2026
  • Gray clouds over a Kohl's store, with an entrance to Sephora.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Sephora a surprise drag on Kohl’s in Q1

    The department store posted some improvement in the period but margin gains were meager, and sales are expected to be flat at best this year.

    By • May 28, 2026
  • A hallway in a fancy department store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip
    Deep Dive

    5 reasons why Saks Global’s post-bankruptcy forecast is far-fetched

    The luxury giant expects to achieve margins and growth that department stores haven’t seen in years.

    By • May 26, 2026
  • The interior of a thrift store shows apparel and accessories.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Department stores losing market share to resale

    Off-price retailers have little to fear from rapidly growing secondhand sales, though, according to research from Bank of America analysts.

    By • May 15, 2026
  • A store's mall entrance.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Dillard's
    Image attribution tooltip

    Dillard’s is so confident, it opened a new store

    Sales, margins and profits grew in Q1 — impressive results considering that consumers and the department store model itself are under pressure.

    By • May 14, 2026
  • A person crossing the street amid city traffic.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Saks Off Fifth may be gone, but its customers aren’t. Here’s where they’re going.

    TJX and Nordstrom Rack were already gaining share, and they stand to benefit most as Saks Global abandons off-price retail.

    By • May 13, 2026
  • People walking around an open-air mall.
    Image attribution tooltip
    "Woodbury Common Premium Outlets" by llee_wu is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
    Image attribution tooltip

    Simon Property Group drops effort to evict Saks Global stores behind in rent

    The parties have settled a dispute that threatened to derail progress in Saks’ effort to exit bankruptcy court next month.

    By • May 11, 2026
  • A display at Macy's Flower Show in Chicago.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kaarin Moore/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    The art of Macy’s Flower Show

    The Chicago pop-up features hundreds of flowers — real and hand cut — and serves as the debut of a permanent work by a local artist.

    By • May 7, 2026
  • People walking past a department store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy in June with $1.2B in debt

    The luxury retail conglomerate said it would be profitable in three years and that, starting next fiscal year, revenue growth would average 7% annually.

    By • May 4, 2026
  • A Saks store in Chicago.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kaarin Moore/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Saks Global slashes 16% of its corporate workforce

    The latest round of downsizing comes amid the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy and leaves it to focus resources “toward critical capabilities that will drive profitable, sustainable growth,” a spokesperson said Thursday.

    By • May 1, 2026
  • Pedestrians walk outside a Kohl’s store location.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Kohl's
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kohl’s delves into AI for gift finding, aiding associates

    The retailer launched a conversational AI agent to help shoppers find gifts, and is evolving how associates engage with data using the technology.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2026
  • A tree with yellow leaves in front of a department store with massive holiday decorations.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Bankruptcy court, citing Saks Global’s merchandising woes, approves $500M in exit financing

    Judge Alfredo Pérez on Friday approved the plan, paving the way for the luxury retailer to start fresh with vendors — and customers.

    By • April 27, 2026
  • A person speaking at a podium.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Global Lyme Alliance via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Richard Baker claps back, moves to quash subpoena in Saks Global bankruptcy case

    The retailer’s former executive chairman said he’s been locked out of his company email and doesn’t have all the details a group of creditors is seeking.

    By • April 20, 2026
  • A department entrance on a city street.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Bergdorf merchant heads to Nordstrom after Saks Global drops lawsuit

    Yumi Shin has taken a newly created role, executive vice president of global brand partnerships, reporting to chief merchant Jamie Nordstrom.

    By • April 16, 2026
  • Gabriela Jaquez wearing J.C. Penney
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by J.C. Penney
    Image attribution tooltip

    J.C. Penney’s latest campaign highlights ballers on a budget

    The department store’s “Inside Lane” features five college and professional women's basketball players sporting everyday looks.

    By • April 14, 2026
  • A person holding a document speaks into a microphone.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Ilya S. Savenok via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Richard Baker subpoenaed for communications with ex-Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick

    A committee of unsecured creditors says the Saks Global executive chairman has rebuffed requests for information as part of the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.

    By • April 10, 2026
  • Store mannequins dressed in activewear.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Kohl's
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kohl’s spotlights Tek Gear private label at a tough time for activewear

    The struggling department store has tapped soccer star Carli Lloyd to help market what it says has been one of its best-performing owned brands.

    By • April 7, 2026
  • An assortment of beauty products on pedestals that will be available through Belk with BeautySpace
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Belk, Inc.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Belk introduces BeautySpace shop-in-shops to select stores

    The collaboration will feature brands like IGK, Oak Essentials and Malin + Goetz in stores, with a broader assortment available online.

    By Howard Ruben • April 3, 2026
  • A Saks store in Chicago.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kaarin Moore/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Saks Global snags $500M in financing, expects to exit bankruptcy this summer

    The luxury department store retailer has boosted inventory receipts, with more than 650 brands shipping merchandise, up from 500 a month ago.

    By • April 2, 2026
  • People walking in a mall near a Macy's department store at the holidays
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Macy’s introduces AI-powered shopping assistant

    After an initial dark launch, Ask Macy’s helps users discover brands and receive personalized product recommendations. 

    By • March 31, 2026
  • A New York City street.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Marks & Spencer turns to Nordstrom stores for its fashion debut

    The U.K. retailer, iconic at home but only vaguely known elsewhere, is looking to expand worldwide.

    By • March 30, 2026