Long Island's last Saks Fifth Avenue store to close

"These actions are designed to advance Saks Global's transformation with a focus on serving luxury customers, strengthening brand partner relationships and driving full-price selling to enable profitable and sustainable growth."

"The closings, including those previously announced, will leave 13 Saks Fifth Avenue stores in eight states and 32 Neiman Marcus stores in 15 states, according to Saks Global. Also, 12 off-price stores, called Saks OFF 5TH, will remain open, including the one on Long Island at Westbury Plaza in Uniondale."

"We are deeply grateful for these team members' hard work and dedication, and will support them as much as we can through this transition. The company declined to say how many employees will be affected by the closings but said it will provide transfer options when possible."

Saks Global Enterprises announced the closure of 12 Saks Fifth Avenue department stores and three Neiman Marcus locations as part of its transformation strategy following bankruptcy. The Saks Fifth Avenue store at Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station, Long Island's last location, will close by end of May 2024. After these closings, 13 Saks Fifth Avenue stores will remain across eight states and 32 Neiman Marcus stores across 15 states. The company stated these actions focus on serving luxury customers, strengthening brand partnerships, and driving full-price selling for profitable growth. Twelve Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores will remain operational, including one in Uniondale. The company declined to specify affected employee numbers but offered transfer options and support during the transition.

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