Richard Baker
Former Executive Chairman, Saks Global
A veteran retailer and savvy businessman since high school, Baker led the highly anticipated acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group and established Saks Global.
The Battle for Saks' Parent Heats Up
This week, everyone will be talking about the vote to take Saks' owner private, the rush to deliver online orders in time for the holidays, and the potential for a pre-Christmas surprise. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Battle for Saks' Parent Heats Up
This week, everyone will be talking about the vote to take Saks' owner private, the rush to deliver online orders in time for the holidays, and the potential for a pre-Christmas surprise. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Hudson's Bay's Take-Private Deal Falls Short in Shareholder Vote
According to sources, a buyout consortium of Hudson's Bay investors did not win enough votes from other company shareholders to go through.
Hudson's Bay's Take-Private Deal Falls Short in Shareholder Vote
According to sources, a buyout consortium of Hudson's Bay investors did not win enough votes from other company shareholders to go through.
Lessons from Art Basel’s Viral Banana
Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana drove the kind of buzz that brands dream about. What can fashion labels learn?
Lessons from Art Basel’s Viral Banana
Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana drove the kind of buzz that brands dream about. What can fashion labels learn?
Hudson's Bay Gets Support From Key Advisory Firm
Glass Lewis argues that there’s no viable alternative deal given that Chairman Richard Baker’s group said it won’t sell its shares to anyone else.
Hudson's Bay Gets Support From Key Advisory Firm
Glass Lewis argues that there’s no viable alternative deal given that Chairman Richard Baker’s group said it won’t sell its shares to anyone else.
Hudson’s Bay Sales Slump Ahead of Vote on Baker’s Takeover Bid
Comparable third-quarter sales fell 1.7 percent, while gross margins dropped 120 basis points.
Hudson’s Bay Sales Slump Ahead of Vote on Baker’s Takeover Bid
Comparable third-quarter sales fell 1.7 percent, while gross margins dropped 120 basis points.
Advisory Firm Recommends Shareholders Vote Against Hudson's Bay's Plans to Go Private
Chairman Richard Baker's offer comes seven years after he took the retailer public, and values the company at just a third of its 2015 worth.
Advisory Firm Recommends Shareholders Vote Against Hudson's Bay's Plans to Go Private
Chairman Richard Baker's offer comes seven years after he took the retailer public, and values the company at just a third of its 2015 worth.
Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?
Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?
Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?
Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?
Hudson's Bay Director Says Insiders' Offer Is Only Deal on the Table
Richard Baker's take-private deal comes seven years after he took Hudson's Bay public and values the company at just a third of its 2015 worth,
Hudson's Bay Director Says Insiders' Offer Is Only Deal on the Table
Richard Baker's take-private deal comes seven years after he took Hudson's Bay public and values the company at just a third of its 2015 worth,
Hudson’s Bay Rejects $1.5 Billion Bid From Catalyst Capital
The response is the latest twist in the battle for the struggling retailer, which Chairman Richard Baker said he wants to turn around outside the glare of public markets.
Hudson’s Bay Rejects $1.5 Billion Bid From Catalyst Capital
The response is the latest twist in the battle for the struggling retailer, which Chairman Richard Baker said he wants to turn around outside the glare of public markets.
Catalyst Tops Baker's C$1.9 Billion Offer for Hudson's Bay
The private equity firm has offered C$11 per share for the Canadian retailer.
Catalyst Tops Baker's C$1.9 Billion Offer for Hudson's Bay
The private equity firm has offered C$11 per share for the Canadian retailer.
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