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Geoffroy van Raemdonck

Chief Executive, Saks Global

The Saks Global chief executive and former Neiman Marcus Group CEO brings decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organisations.

Geoffroy van Raemdonck
Retail

Case Study | Tapping Into the Future of Physical Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever. But a brick-and-mortar experience is vital to brand building. A store is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product, and the right interaction could create a lifetime of loyalty. From Warby Parker’s digital-to-physical evolution to Neiman Marcus Group’s investments in customer service, BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.

Retail

Case Study | Tapping Into the Future of Physical Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever. But a brick-and-mortar experience is vital to brand building. A store is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product, and the right interaction could create a lifetime of loyalty. From Warby Parker’s digital-to-physical evolution to Neiman Marcus Group’s investments in customer service, BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.


Retail

The BoF Podcast: Neiman Marcus Chief Executive Sees Stores As Vital for Digital Growth

In an exclusive conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Geoffroy van Raemdonck expresses optimism for the retailer’s bankruptcy process and explains why brick-and-mortar remains integral to its core business.

Retail

The BoF Podcast: Neiman Marcus Chief Executive Sees Stores As Vital for Digital Growth

In an exclusive conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Geoffroy van Raemdonck expresses optimism for the retailer’s bankruptcy process and explains why brick-and-mortar remains integral to its core business.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: An Exclusive Conversation with Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck

The seasoned executive is working to overhaul the Neiman Marcus Group by doubling down on in-store experience and shaking up its portfolio. He joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the future of luxury retail and his vision for the group.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: An Exclusive Conversation with Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck

The seasoned executive is working to overhaul the Neiman Marcus Group by doubling down on in-store experience and shaking up its portfolio. He joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the future of luxury retail and his vision for the group.


Financial Markets

Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.

Financial Markets

Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.


Retail

Can Neiman Marcus Survive Bankruptcy?

Beyond restructuring its $5 billion of debt, the Dallas-based luxury department store chain still needs to reinvent itself to survive in the long run, experts say.

Retail

Can Neiman Marcus Survive Bankruptcy?

Beyond restructuring its $5 billion of debt, the Dallas-based luxury department store chain still needs to reinvent itself to survive in the long run, experts say.


Beauty

BoF Exclusive | Huda Kattan to Forgo Salary for the Year Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Kattan’s family members linked to the business will also be forgoing their wages for the rest of 2020.

Beauty

BoF Exclusive | Huda Kattan to Forgo Salary for the Year Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Kattan’s family members linked to the business will also be forgoing their wages for the rest of 2020.


Retail

Why Neiman Marcus Is Getting Rid of Its Off-Price Stores

The Dallas-based department store chain is hoping that focusing on wealthy repeat customers will boost profits.

Retail

Why Neiman Marcus Is Getting Rid of Its Off-Price Stores

The Dallas-based department store chain is hoping that focusing on wealthy repeat customers will boost profits.


Retail

Can the American Department Store Be Saved?

After a year of dismal sales growth, closures and bankruptcies, the multi-brand retailers still standing continue to face an uphill battle. Where’s the hope?

Retail

Can the American Department Store Be Saved?

After a year of dismal sales growth, closures and bankruptcies, the multi-brand retailers still standing continue to face an uphill battle. Where’s the hope?


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.


Retail

Neiman Marcus CFO Steps Down After Less Than 18 Months

The luxury retailer is in the process of naming a successor, but Orvos will remain at the company until October 11.

Retail

Neiman Marcus CFO Steps Down After Less Than 18 Months

The luxury retailer is in the process of naming a successor, but Orvos will remain at the company until October 11.


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