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S22E1: Saks Is Bankrupt. Now What?
28 minutes Posted Jan 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail Saks Fifth Avenue has filed for bankruptcy. After years of warning signs – including its Neiman Marcus acquisition and Amazon’s investment – the iconic luxury retailer is officially on life support. In this Market Outsiders episode, Namaan and Jenny break down what actually went wrong behind the headlines. They cover: Why the Neiman Marcus deal failed to deliver real synergiesHow junk-bond financing and cash-flow missteps pushed Saks into bankruptcyWhat happens next – and whe...