Fifth Avenue's newest resident makes serifs sexy in vibrant brand identity Shaver Hall is the perfect blend of heritage and modern design. Creative Bloq · Jul 4
Saks Bankruptcy Sparks Fears Macy's and Other Department Stores Could Be Heading the Same Way Saks' bankruptcy raises alarm as Macy's and other department stores face closures, empty malls, and declining in-store shoppers. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Saks Global's near bankruptcy is the result of risky dealmaking—and a neglect of business basics Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Jan 8
7 Department Store Chains That Went Online and Never Came Back Not long ago, department stores were the backbone of American shopping—one-stop destinations where you could grab clothes, furniture, cosmetics, and even a slice of pizza at the food court. But as online shopping exploded and foot traffic declined, many iconic chains struggled to stay relevant. Some attempted to pivot by… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 25, 2025
10 Retail Chains No Longer Catering to Middle-Class Shoppers The American middle class has long been the backbone of retail, shaping trends and driving the success of countless stores. But in recent years, a noticeable shift has taken place. Many retail chains that once thrived by serving middle-class shoppers are now pivoting their strategies, focusing on either luxury buyers… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 28, 2025
Cursive logos are back as Lord & Taylor resurrects its legacy brand The Helvetica design was a "betrayal of the brand", new owners say. Creative Bloq · Jan 2, 2025
The Wanamaker organ has been part of a treasured holiday tradition in Philly for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future After Macy’s announced in November 2023 its plans to close approximately 150 locations across the United States, some Philadelphians fretted – not so much about the fate of the Center City department store, but about a local treasure housed inside. The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024
Why investors wish every department store was like Dillard’s It’s almost unknown outside the South, but Dillard’s has thrived where Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kohl’s have stumbled. Fortune · Dec 11, 2024
Westfield Old Orchard owner finds retailers to fill old department store Home furnishings store Arhaus and fashion brand Zara are expected to open in the former Lord & Taylor spot at the Skokie mall in 2024. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023
Why Hudson’s Bay Company’s Future Is in Question HBC saw its start during London’s bubonic plague and might see its end in the aftermath of COVID-19’s retail devastation The Walrus · Jan 4, 2023
Bloomingdale’s to close Old Orchard store The company plans to open a smaller format, called Bloomie’s, in the upscale Skokie mall. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022