Hudson’s Bay said it was encouraged with its turnaround strategies through the third quarter, highlighted by a strong comp increase at its Saks Fifth Avenue division.
As Hudson’s Bay released its second quarter results including a company-wide 0.4% decrease in comparable sales and a larger loss, the department store retailer said it is forming a strategic partnership for its European business.
Hudson’s Bay Co. has refuted recent reports it had signed a binding agreement to sell or combine its European business or properties but acknowledged that it is in discussions with Signa Holding GmbH exploring a potential joint venture and has signed a non-binding letter of intent with that firm.
Following its pending sale of Gilt to Rue La La, Hudson’s Bay revealed a bigger net loss and lower overall comps in the first quarter.
Hudson’s Bay has named Stephen Gold as chief technology and digital operations officer, effective immediately.
Hudson’s Bay Company has appointed Bari Harlam as chief marketing officer, effective immediately.
Hudson’s Bay said it has become aware of a data security issue involving customer payment card data at certain Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, and Lord & Taylor stores in North America.
With a new CEO at the helm, Hudson’s Bay’s turnaround strategies helped it improve results and post a profit in the fourth quarter, but sales continued to decline.
On March 8, Saks Off 5th will open a new, 34,000 square foot store at Chimney Rock Crossing in Bridgewater, NJ.
Saks Fifth Avenue is opening its third Canadian location in Calgary, Alberta.
Hudson’s Bay has appointed Helena Foulkes as chief executive officer, effective February 19, 2018.
Hudson’s Bay Company and Rhône Capital have completed a previously announced $500 million equity investment by an affiliate of Rhône Capital as part of a global, multi-faceted strategic relationship with Rhône and WeWork Companies.
Hudson’s Bay Company cost cutting went a bit too deep, it acknowledged, and cost the company in a third quarter when losses increased.
Hudson’s Bay has appointed Milton Pappas chief marketing officer, effective immediately.
Hudson’s Bay is aiming to reshape its retailing business. The company has formed a series of transactions with WeWork Companies, Rhône Capital and an affiliate of WeWork Property Advisors, a joint venture between WeWork and Rhône, which it said will create a multi-faceted strategic relationship designed to maximize the value of its global real estate assets and position its retail businesses.
Hudson’s Bay CEO Gerald Storch has stepped down, effective November 1, to return to his advisory firm, Storch Advisors.
On October 19, Saks Off 5th will celebrate the grand opening of a new, 36,000 square foot store in downtown Seattle, at 400 Pine Street, in Westlake Center.
Hudson’s Bay posted a deeper net loss in the second quarter, although the retailer did see some sales growth improvement at Saks and digital channels.
Saks is opening two new Off 5th outlet stores in the New York City area.
Don Watros, president of the Hudson’s Bay international division, is leaving the company, effective September 29.