Saks Tag

Retail is all the time a piece in progress and that’s surely the case for Saks Fifth Avenue. As a part of its ongoing multimillion-dollar flagship renovation, right around the vacations, the retailer accomplished the revamp of the seventh-floor men’s department, significantly spiffing up the advanced designer and contemporary ready-to-wear presence. The project included 17 shops and the addition of 23 brands to the assortment. And it’s paying off. Louis DiGiacomo, senior vice chairman and general merchandise manager of men’s for Saks, said since completion, the department has performed above expectations. “December was a tremendous month on this floor,” he said, “and much exceeded what we did in 2019.” Next up is a refresh of the sixth floor, which houses luxury collections and accessories...