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Saks Fifth Avenue Acquires Neiman Marcus For $2.65B With Amazon As Partner Saks Fifth Avenue Acquires Neiman Marcus For $2.65B With Amazon As Partner
Saks Fifth Avenue Acquires Neiman Marcus For $2.65B With Amazon As Partner Luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue has acquired rival Neiman Marcus, with Amazon jumping on board with a stake in the newly combined company. HBC, the parent company of Saks, entered into an agreement to acquire Neiman Marcus Group, the parent company of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, for a total enterprise value of $2.65 billion.  As part of the deal, Amazon will provide logistics in what HBC says will be a "technology-powered luxury retail company." “We're thrilled to take this step in bringing together these iconic luxury names, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Ber…
Sticky-Fingered Trio Swipes $9K In Handbags From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Sticky-Fingered Trio Swipes $9K In Handbags From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say
Sticky-Fingered Trio Swipes $9K In Handbags From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying three women accused of stealing designer handbags from a Saks Fifth Avenue store on Long Island. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Saks store at Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station. Suffolk County Police said three women stole four handbags totaling $9,439. A cash reward for information leading to an arrest is being offered by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information can contact the organization anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS or on its website.
Crafty Criminal Busted Stealing $49K From Sak's During Shoplifting Spree In Virginia: Police Crafty Criminal Busted Stealing $49K From Sak's During Shoplifting Spree In Virginia: Police
Crafty Criminal Busted Stealing $49K From Sak's During Shoplifting Spree In Virginia: Police A serial shoplifter went back to the well one too many times and is behind bars in Fairfax County, authorities announced. Olatune Oladinni was arrested over the weekend after he was recognized by Loss Prevention Officers at Sak's Fifth Avenue at the Tysons Center Mall in McLean as he was attempting to steal thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the popular store, according to police. The 41-year-old Maryland resident was stopped at around 12:40 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and before members of the Fairfax County Police Department could arrive at the department store, Oladinni alle…
Thieving Trio Thwarted Living Large With Stolen Credit Cards, Checks In Fairfax County: Police Thieving Trio Thwarted Living Large With Stolen Credit Cards, Checks In Fairfax County: Police
Thieving Trio Thwarted Living Large With Stolen Credit Cards, Checks In Fairfax County: Police A tricky team of thieves from Maryland were not swift enough to thwart police in Virginia after they went on a shopping spree with stolen checks and credit cards at Sak's Fifth Avenue in Fairfax County. Late on Monday afternoon, three men were arrested by members of the Fairfax County Police Department's Tyson's Urban Team, who swiftly jumped into action after being alerted by a loss prevention officer about a possible credit card fraud that was in progress, police say. (clockwise from right): Elijah Walker, Jaylin Oliver, Vernon Lee Brown III. Fairfax County Police The incident was re…
Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say
Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly threatened a store employee and attempted to steal clothing. The incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 13, in Huntington Station at the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Walt Whitman Road. Police said the man attempted to steal the clothing and was stopped by a store employee whom he threatened with a knife. The man then dropped the clothing and fled in a black Nissan Sentra, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information c…
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue Attempted Burglar Nabbed After Ramming Police Car Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue Attempted Burglar Nabbed After Ramming Police Car
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue Attempted Burglar Nabbed After Ramming Police Car A 35-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly ramming a Fairfield County police car as he fled from cops who stopped him attempting to pull open the doors of a luxury store. The incident occurred in Greenwich around 5 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 29 behind the Saks Fifth Avenue store at 205 Greenwich Ave. According to Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Mark Zuccerella, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had backed up to the rear doors of the store.  It was reported that a man was attempting to pull open the rear doors of the establishment in an attempt to gain entry, Zuccerel…
Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave
Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave A Philadelphia-based retail theft crew was busted with $15,000 in luxury items swiped from Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Virginia and Maryland, authorities said. Ericka Williams, 26, Amin Shamsid-Deen, 30, and Tunisia Amina Shamsid-Deen, 32, were found with Givenchy and Louis Vuitton bags and YSL perfume all totaling approximately $15,000, when police in Fairfax County stopped them on Thursday, July 13. Stolen merchFairfax County PD The crew had just left the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Chevy Chase, MD, with the luxury items, and fled in a gold Chevrolet Impala with Pennsylvania tags, poli…
Know Her? Woman Used Fake $100 Bills At Long Island Saks, Police Say Know Her? Woman Used Fake $100 Bills At Long Island Saks, Police Say
Know Her? Woman Used Fake $100 Bills At Long Island Saks, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating a woman wanted for allegedly using fake $100 bills to purchase goods from a Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue store. The incident took place in Suffolk County around 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 10 at the Huntington Station Saks located in the Walt Whitman Shops. Suffolk County Police detectives said the woman purchased more than $4,000 in goods from the store. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Cri…
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue $20K Grab-Run Theft: Woman At Rikers Island Charged Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue $20K Grab-Run Theft: Woman At Rikers Island Charged
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue $20K Grab-Run Theft: Woman At Rikers Island Charged A woman who allegedly stole more than $20,000 in merchandise from a Saks Fifth Avenue in Fairfield County in 2020 as part of a retail theft ring is behind bars. The grab-and-run theft took place in Greenwich on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at the Saks Fifth Avenue at 205 Greenwich Ave.  The theft included five suspects including Jessica Lane, age 34, of Newark, New Jersey, who was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Rikers Island in New York, by Greenwich Police on an extraditable warrant, said Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police. During the thefts, Smyth said there the five suspects, …
Duo Wanted For Greenwich Smash-Grab Saks Fifth Avenue Store Burglary Nabbed In Westchester Duo Wanted For Greenwich Smash-Grab Saks Fifth Avenue Store Burglary Nabbed In Westchester
Duo Wanted For Greenwich Smash-Grab Saks Fifth Avenue Store Burglary Nabbed In Westchester Two men have been arrested for allegedly smashing their car through the front of a Saks Fifth Avenue store and making off with merchandise. The incident took place in Greenwich around 3:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2 on Greenwich Avenue. According to Capt. Mark E. Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police, officers responded to the store located at 205 Greenwich Ave., after being notified that a vehicle had driven into the front doors and the vehicle occupants were currently stealing items from within the store. The suspects, identified as Alton Jackson, age 36, and Mykukn Smith, age 28, both of Chic…
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Stealing $2.6K From Huntington Station Store Police Search For Trio Accused Of Stealing $2.6K From Huntington Station Store
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Stealing $2.6K From Huntington Station Store Police are searching for three people who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Long Island store. Three suspects stole about $2,600 from a cashier at Saks Fifth Avenue in Huntington Station at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The store is located at 230 Walt Whitman Road. Authorities said one of the suspects was a man wearing a white t-shirt and a dark-colored hat and one suspect was a man wearing an orange t-shirt and a white hat. The third suspect, described as a female with no a…
GOTCHA! Fugitive Eludes Police, Nabbed The Next Day By Alert Bogota Officer GOTCHA! Fugitive Eludes Police, Nabbed The Next Day By Alert Bogota Officer
Gotcha! Fugitive Eludes Police, Nabbed The Next Day By Alert Bogota Officer A fugitive who eluded Bogota police during what became an aborted pursuit walked right past another officer the next day and was promptly arrested, authorities said. It began around 1 a.m. Tuesday when a 2021 Mercedes E350 sped past Officer Matthew Luciano at more than 20 miles over the 30-mile-an-hour speed limit on West Main Street, Sgt. Geoffrey Cole said. Luciano tried to stop the sedan, but the driver hit the gas, steered around several other vehicles and blew a red light, Cole said. Given the potential danger – not to mention state Attorney General guidelines regarding pursuits – the…
COVID-19: New England Woman Admits To Role In Pandemic Fraud Scheme COVID-19: New England Woman Admits To Role In Pandemic Fraud Scheme
Covid-19: New England Woman Admits To Role In Pandemic Fraud Scheme A Massachusetts woman admitted to stealing unemployment funds while she was a teenager during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worcester County resident Destinee Snay, age 20, of Leicester, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for securing cash earmarked for those in need with co-conspirator William Cordor. At the time of the scheme, Snay was 19 years old.  Earlier story - COVID-19: Massachusetts Woman, Man Charged For Pandemic Scheme Prosecutors said that between June 2020 and October 2020, Snay and Cordor schemed to file false and fraudulent claims for unemploym…
Police Search For Woman Accused Of Stealing Handbag Worth $1,550 In Huntington Station Police Search For Woman Accused Of Stealing Handbag Worth $1,550 In Huntington Station
Police Search For Woman Accused Of Stealing Handbag Worth $1,550 In Huntington Station Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing a handbag worth about $1,550 from a Long Island store. The woman stole the Saint Laurent handbag from Saks Fifth Avenue in Huntington Station at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, according to a report from the Suffolk County Police Department on Thursday, May 12. Police said the store is located at 230 Walt Whitman Road. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
AMERICAN DREAM MALL ROBBERY: Fleeing Bandits Pepper-Spray Employee At Saks AMERICAN DREAM MALL ROBBERY: Fleeing Bandits Pepper-Spray Employee At Saks
American Dream Mall Robbery: Fleeing Bandits Pepper-Spray Employee At Saks Two would-be robbers doused an employee with pepper spray before fleeing empty-handed from the Saks Fifth Avenue store in the American Dream Mall, New Jersey State Police confirmed. Troopers responding to the store shortly after 6 p.m. Monday found that the bandit blasted the employee after he tried to stop them from shoplifting at the East Rutherford mall, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. "The employee was able recover the stolen merchandise and the suspects fled the scene," he said. Authorities didn't provide a description of the robbers. They did issue a "Be On the Lookout (BOLO)" aler…
Prosecutor: South Jersey HR Boss Stole $614K From SEA BOX Employer, Spent Some On Enlarged Butt Prosecutor: South Jersey HR Boss Stole $614K From SEA BOX Employer, Spent Some On Enlarged Butt
Prosecutor: South Jersey HR Boss Stole $614K From SEA BOX Employer, Spent Some On Enlarged Butt A 41-year-old human resources manager from Burlington County has been arrested for stealing more than $614,000 from her employer, authorities said. She spent the stolen money on a variety of personal items including overseas travel and buying a "buttock augmentation" for herself and a friend at a Las Vegas plastic surgery center, they said. Karen O’Brien of South Church Road in Maple Shade was charged with theft by unlawful taking and computed related activity for the purpose of executing a scheme to defraud, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Cinnaminson T…
NYC Restaurant Owner Who Ducked Taxes, Bought Luxury Cars And More Gets 2 Years In Fed Pen NYC Restaurant Owner Who Ducked Taxes, Bought Luxury Cars And More Gets 2 Years In Fed Pen
NYC Restaurant Owner Who Ducked Taxes, Bought Luxury Cars And More Gets 2 Years In Fed Pen A New York City restaurateur must spend the next two years in federal prison for evading $771,195 in taxes. Adel Kellel, 63, of New Hyde Park, “cooked his books to conceal income” from state and federal authorities that was generated by Raffles Bistro in the Lexington Hotel in East Midtown, Acting Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said following his sentencing in downtown Manhattan. He used the diverted money to buy vehicles from Mercedes, Porsche and Maserati, to patronize luxury retailers such as Hugo Boss and Saks Fifth Avenue, to travel domestically and interna…
Some NYC Businesses Board Up Ahead Of Election Day Some NYC Businesses Board Up Ahead Of Election Day
Some NYC Businesses Board Up Ahead Of Election Day Some New York City business owners are preparing for potential unrest due to the 2020 presidential election and are taking steps to ensure their storefronts are safe from potential civil disturbances. With what is expected to be one of the most heated elections in history, some store owners in parts of Manhattan have boarded up windows and doors in case there are any demonstrations in advance of voting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Related story - Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say 2020 Election Day Will Be Most Stressful Of Their Lives According to reports, among the businesses to begin boardin…
Man Accused Of Stealing $1.4K In Merchandise From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue Man Accused Of Stealing $1.4K In Merchandise From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue
Man Accused Of Stealing $1.4K In Merchandise From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted for stealing a high-end handbag valued at $1,450 on Long Island. The man allegedly entered the Saks Fifth Avenue, in South Huntington, around 12:05 p.m., on Feb. 17, and stole a Louis Vuitton handbag, said officials with the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information about the incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-…
Man Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Clothing From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue Man Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Clothing From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue
Man Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Clothing From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators as they attempt to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of clothing from a Saks Fifth Avenue store on Long Island. Police said that at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 last year, a suspect entered the store in the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park and walked out with the stolen clothes. This week, investigators released surveillance photos of the man as they attempt to locate him. Anyone who recognizes the suspect has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or …
Women Wanted For Stealing $790 Gucci Wallet From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue Women Wanted For Stealing $790 Gucci Wallet From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue
Women Wanted For Stealing $790 Gucci Wallet From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue Two women are wanted on Long Island after allegedly stealing a Gucci wallet from Saks Fifth Avenue last month. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they attempt to identify and locate two women who allegedly stole a Gucci wallet worth approximately $790 from the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station. Police said that the two women entered Saks Fifth Avenue at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan 27 to steal the wallet. According to police, one woman distracted an employee while the other concealed the Gucci wallet in her jacket. The two then left the store without p…
Luxury Retailer Barneys Sets Closing Date For Its Stores Luxury Retailer Barneys Sets Closing Date For Its Stores
Luxury Retailer Barneys Sets Closing Date For Its Stores Barneys New York luxury goods stores and its corporate office will officially be closed later this month, costing hundreds of jobs after the company went bankrupt. The once iconic luxury retailer will shutter the doors of 15 stores across the country as of Sunday, Feb. 23, with 719 employees losing their jobs, according to the New York State Department of Labor. According to reports, any employee at the 97-year-old chain who has worked for the company at least two years received five-weeks severance, though workers did not receive accrued vacation time. The closures come after Barneys file…
Rags To Riches To Rags Again: Goodbye, Barneys Rags To Riches To Rags Again: Goodbye, Barneys
Rags To Riches To Rags Again: Goodbye, Barneys It was the store that boasted Madison Avenue swagger, an international magnet for dapper men and distinguished women who dressed like characters from “Mad Men” and “Sex & the City.” And in less than two weeks, Barneys New York will be no more. Relegated to history will be the flagship store at 660 Madison Avenue. Same for the Woodbury Common outlet on Long Island, not to mention the Fifth Avenue corporate offices and the company’s remaining stores in San Francisco and Beverly Hills. They'll join the original Chelsea location at 101 Seventh Avenue and nearly a dozen other stores nationwi…
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Louis Vuitton Store Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Louis Vuitton Store
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Louis Vuitton Store A woman allegedly walked in to a Louis Vuitton store on Long Island and walked out with a stolen textile without paying, police said. An alert was issued by the Suffolk County Police Department for a woman who allegedly stole a “Sea of Love” textile from the Louis Vuitton Store in Saks Fifth Avenue on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station last year. The woman allegedly stole the item at approximately noon on Monday, Dec. 30. The textile had an estimated value of approximately $170. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the alleged stolen item has been asked to contact Suffolk …
Money, Credit Cards Stolen From Secure Locker At Darien YMCA, Police Say Money, Credit Cards Stolen From Secure Locker At Darien YMCA, Police Say
Money, Credit Cards Stolen From Secure Locker At Darien YMCA, Police Say A man working out at the Darien YMCA had cash and money stolen from the men’s locker room, leading to thousands of dollars in attempted fraudulent charges, police said. Police said that a man reported to investigators that on Monday, Nov. 18, he left money and credit cards in a secured locker at approximately 1 p.m. at the YMCA. When he returned approximately 40 minutes later, he took his belongings and left the locker room. According to police, shortly thereafter, he received a message from his bank asking if he had attempted to make a $4,253.94 charge at Macy’s in Stamford. He later found…
Know Them? Women Accused Of Stealing $3.2K In Items From Saks Fifth Avenue At Walt Whitman Mall Know Them? Women Accused Of Stealing $3.2K In Items From Saks Fifth Avenue At Walt Whitman Mall
Know Them? Women Accused Of Stealing $3.2K In Items From Saks Fifth Avenue At Walt Whitman Mall Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are on the lookout for two women suspected of stealing merchandise from a retailer at the Walt Whitman Mall. Police say two women, pictured above, stole Moncler jackets from Saks Fifth Avenue in the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Station on Monday, Feb. 18 around 2:30 p.m. The merchandise was valued at more than $3,200, according to police. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or submit an email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and ema…
NJ Transit Announces Bus Service To American Dream Mall NJ Transit Announces Bus Service To American Dream Mall
NJ Transit Announces Bus Service To American Dream Mall NJ Transit will introduce bus service to the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, the agency said.  Bus service will begin on a pilot basis this weekend to the mall, which is slated for completion Oct. 25 after nearly two decades of delays and setbacks. The massive entertainment-retail complex will include a miniature golf course, a Legoland Discovery Center, an aquarium, a movie theater and a water park, among other amenities.  Dolce &Gabbana, Saks Fifth Avenue and Zara are among the many retailers who will have a presence at the facility, located in the Meadowlands near R…
Love Jones Beach? There's Now A Perfume For That, And Here's What It Costs Love Jones Beach? There's Now A Perfume For That, And Here's What It Costs
Love Jones Beach? There's Now A Perfume For That, And Here's What It Costs While a trip to the beach will only cost you $10 to park, a new fragrance called Jones Beach has a $350 price tag. New York City-based perfume company Bond No. 9 describes the beachy scent on its website as, "Sand, surf, sunshine. Bare skin and bare feet. Carefree weekends. concerts by the water. Real people, real moments, real New York. Retro-Chic scent with a fresh orange flower note." Jones Beach officials are "unaware of" the new fragrance which sells at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and on the manufacturer's website here. "We learned of the Jones Beach perfume from the media, and …
You'll Have A Ball At These Five Suffolk County Malls, Shopping Centers You'll Have A Ball At These Five Suffolk County Malls, Shopping Centers
You'll Have A Ball At These Five Suffolk County Malls, Shopping Centers Whether to shop, eat, walk or meet a friend North Shore residents have these great malls in Suffolk County.  Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station: There are more than 80 stores with Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue and plenty more added in a recent upgrade. A large Apple store is here. And  no food court but good dining options, from Brio Tuscan Grille, California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, and P.F. Chang's ML of New York posted on Yelp, "I love Walt Whitman mall. They have some really nice shops, most of the…
NYPD: Hasbrouck Heights Professor Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's NYPD: Hasbrouck Heights Professor Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's
Nypd: Hasbrouck Heights Professor Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's UPDATE: A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights was charged with attempted arson and reckless endangerment for trying to enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan with four gallons of gasoline, two cans of lighter fluid and lighters Wednesday night, the NYPD said Thursday. Marc Lamparello, a 37-year-old East Rutherford native who'd been staying at a hotel in the city, was carrying a one-way ticket to Rome when he was arrested, police said. He remained held at the NYPD's Midtown North Precinct on Thursday as reports emerged that he'd also been arrested by Essex County sherif…
American Dream: Confirmed Stores For Bergen County's Newest Mega Mall American Dream: Confirmed Stores For Bergen County's Newest Mega Mall
American Dream: Confirmed Stores For Bergen County's Newest Mega Mall Several stores have been confirmed for Bergen County's newest mega mall "American Dream." Currently under construction in East Rutherford, the mall is expected to open in Spring 2019. North America's first indoor ski and snowboard park with real snow has also been confirmed at the mega mall -- get ready for BIG SNOW America. Nearly 75 percent of the mall has been leased, according to a new report by NJ.com. The following stores will be moving in: Aritzia Banana Republic Century 21 Gap Hermes Lord & Tailor Lululemon MAC Cosmetics Microsoft OFF 5th Primark Saks Fifth Avenue UNIQLO Vict…