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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Designer Theft: 37-Year-Old Nabbed In Long Island Neiman Marcus Incident Designer Theft: 37-Year-Old Nabbed In Long Island Neiman Marcus Incident
Designer Theft: 37-Year-Old Nabbed In Long Island Neiman Marcus Incident A man was arrested after police said he stole multiple items from a Neiman Marcus on Long Island. The Garden City incident occurred on Saturday, May 4, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 5 p.m. that day, 37-year-old Rashonall Dillion of Freeport walked into the Neiman Marcus at the Roosevelt Field Mall, located at 630 Old Country Road. A loss prevention officer for the luxury retailer allegedly saw Dillion take and hide multiple items before attempting to exit the store without paying. He was caught by the employee, brought back into the security office, and was a…

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by Sophie Grieser
Business
Recall Issued For Baby Stroller Brand Over 'Fingertip Amputation' Hazard Recall Issued For Baby Stroller Brand Over 'Fingertip Amputation' Hazard
Recall Issued For Baby Stroller Brand Over 'Fingertip Amputation' Hazard UPPAbaby is recalling one of its jogging strollers over concerns they may pose a significant safety hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The recall involves all UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers, which have an extendable canopy with a mesh window and zipper pocket, disc hand brake system, and an adjustable handlebar with a wrist strap. The stroller’s rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a child's fingertip gets caught in the openings, CPSC said. Around 14,400 of the strollers were sold at various retailers, includi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Another Giant Clothier Falls: These NJ, NY, CT Brooks Brothers Stores Are Closed For Good Another Giant Clothier Falls: These NJ, NY, CT Brooks Brothers Stores Are Closed For Good
Another Giant Clothier Falls: These NJ, NY, CT Brooks Brothers Stores Are Closed For Good It was the clothier that dressed 40 presidents, brought us the button-down polo shirt and survived not only the Great Depression and two world wars but also casual Fridays. But like so many other traditional retailers, Brooks Brothers was no match for the coronavirus. The 202-year-old company – considered America's oldest apparel seller -- on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection while announcing that 38 stores that it closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic weren't reopening. The shuttered stores in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut include: The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack; 2381…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
JCPenney Reveals Locations Of 13 More Store Closures JCPenney Reveals Locations Of 13 More Store Closures
JCPenney Reveals Locations Of 13 More Store Closures JCPenney has revealed the locations of another 13 stores it will close permanently. Earlier this month, the community released a list of 154 stores nationwide that will close through the summer. The closures began in mid-June amid JCPenney's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. New closures include one JCPenney on Long Island -- located in Suffolk County in Bay Shore at the  South Shore Mall on Sunrise Highway. Farther north, a Hudson Valley JCPenney will close - located in Dutchess County at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Route 9 (South Road). No other New York, New Jersey or Connectic…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
JCPenney Announces 154 Stores Set To Close Through Summer JCPenney Announces 154 Stores Set To Close Through Summer
JCPenney Announces 154 Stores Set To Close Through Summer JCPenney has released a list of 154 stores nationwide that will close through the summer. The closures, beginning on Friday, June 12, include New York and Connecticut. Seven closures are scheduled in New York (all upstate) and one in Connecticut (at the Torrington Commons in Torrington). To view the complete list, click here. More closures will be announced in the coming weeks, JCPenney said. The company filed for bankruptcy on Friday, May 15 in the largest retail casualty of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Founded in 1902, JCPenny has about 800 stores in the United…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Permanently Closing Stores Nationwide Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Permanently Closing Stores Nationwide
Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Permanently Closing Stores Nationwide Victoria’s Secret will permanently close about 250 stores in the United States and Canada this year, parent company L Brands announced.  Ohio-based L Brands did not detail the closure locations, but there are 1,635 stores nationwide.  L Brands also announced that 51 Bath & Body Works stores in the U.S. and Canada will close this year.  The popular retail chain joins others in announcing permanent store closures in recent weeks including J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, JC Penney, Macy's and Pier 1, accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic.  L Brands said it is evaluating all …

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by Jon Craig
Business
COVID-19: JCPenney Plans To Permanently Close More Than 240 Stores COVID-19: JCPenney Plans To Permanently Close More Than 240 Stores
Covid-19: JCPenney Plans To Permanently Close More Than 240 Stores JCPenney, which filed for bankruptcy last week, now says it plans to close nearly one-third of its stores amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. JCPenny will be left with about 600 stores after the planned 242 closures. Earlier report - COVID-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic The retailer also says it is aiming to double its e-commerce business, which currently accounts for about 14 percent of its revenue. “The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our families, our loved ones, our communitie…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic COVID-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic
Covid-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic In the largest retail casualty of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, JCPenney has filed for bankruptcy. Founded in 1902, JCPenny has about 800 stores in the United States. “The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our families, our loved ones, our communities, and our country," said Jill Soltau, chief executive officer of JCPenney, in a statement released on Friday, May 15. "As a result, the American retail industry has experienced a profoundly different new reality, requiring JCPenney to make difficult decisions in running our business to pr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: Neiman Marcus Becomes First Department Store To File For Bankruptcy During Pandemic COVID-19: Neiman Marcus Becomes First Department Store To File For Bankruptcy During Pandemic
Covid-19: Neiman Marcus Becomes First Department Store To File For Bankruptcy During Pandemic High-end retailer Neiman Marcus became the first department store to file for bankruptcy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The outbreak temporarily forced the closure of all 43 Neiman Marcus stores, as well as the company's Bergdorf Goodman stores and Last Call outlets, in late March. On Thursday, May 7, the company said in a statement that it has entered into a restructuring agreement with creditors that will allow it to "substantially reduce debt and position the company for long-term growth." No specific store closures have been announced. Neiman Marcus, whose headq…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Security Guard At Long Island Neiman Marcus Sprayed With Mace During Robbery Security Guard At Long Island Neiman Marcus Sprayed With Mace During Robbery
Security Guard At Long Island Neiman Marcus Sprayed With Mace During Robbery A security guard at Neiman Marcus in East Garden City was sprayed in the face with mace during an elaborate caper to steal handbags, Nassau County Police said. Nassau County Police detectives are investigating a robbery that took place shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Neiman Marcus location on Old Country Road in East Garden City. Police said that four African-American women and a man were caught by security surveillance cameras entering the store’s handbag department. The man then used a pair of bolt cutters to cut the security wires that were holding the handbags to the s…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Luxury Handbag Retailer Opens New Long Island Location Luxury Handbag Retailer Opens New Long Island Location
Luxury Handbag Retailer Opens New Long Island Location A luxury handbag retailer has opened a store on Long Island. Rebag opened its fourth retail location in New York in Roosevelt Field in Garden City. The store is located on the upper level near the Neiman Marcus wing at the mall. It features the popular Rebag Bar and Hermes Birkin Wall, two staples of each Rebag boutique. There are eight Rebag locations nationwide. Customers can shop the entire online and in-store collections, sell a bag within 60 minutes or exchange a previous purchase for at least 70% of the original price via Rebag Infinity, according to the company in announcing the ne…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
You'll Have A Ball At These Five Nassau County Malls, Shopping Centers You'll Have A Ball At These Five Nassau County Malls, Shopping Centers
You'll Have A Ball At These Five Nassau County Malls, Shopping Centers Some are trendy and others evoke happy memories. Here are four malls/shopping centers worth a stop in Nassau County.  Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City: Danielle C. of Santa Clara, Calif., said on Yelp, "The mall to end all malls. Seriously, this place has almost every store you can think of. The only thing that's missing would be Saks 5th Avenue and then you've won department store bingo. It already has a Macy's, Nordstrom, JCPenney, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. Amy H. of New York City, also in a Yelp post, called it "best mall ever. Holidays are so great h…

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by Donna Christopher