Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the retailer?
In October, Saks slashed its full-year financial outlook, citing falling sales in part because of inventory challenges. Tensions with vendors have escalated since the 2024 merger with Neiman Marcus, which had been billed as a move to resolve the retailer’s cash flow problems. Last February, Metrick, the company’s former chief executive, sent a letter to…

