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.
Hudson's Bay to Shut Lord & Taylor Flagship
The department store chain said it would sell up to 10 Lord & Taylor stores after reporting a quarterly loss of $308.5 million.
Hudson's Bay to Shut Lord & Taylor Flagship
The department store chain said it would sell up to 10 Lord & Taylor stores after reporting a quarterly loss of $308.5 million.
Hudson's Bay Seeks to Revive Lord & Taylor's Fortunes
Once the cornerstone of its retail empire, Lord & Taylor's department stores are now increasingly struggling to distinguish themselves from competitors.
Hudson's Bay Seeks to Revive Lord & Taylor's Fortunes
Once the cornerstone of its retail empire, Lord & Taylor's department stores are now increasingly struggling to distinguish themselves from competitors.
Hudson’s Bay Unable to End Sales Slide
Shares of Hudson's Bay fell after the owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor department stores missed earnings estimates.
Hudson’s Bay Unable to End Sales Slide
Shares of Hudson's Bay fell after the owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor department stores missed earnings estimates.
Power Moves | Gabriele Hackworthy Joins Jimmy Choo, Valentino Hires CMO
This week, Jimmy Choo taps Net-a-Porter's Gabriele Hackworthy for a new SVP global brand marketing and communications role, while Valentino hires Isabelle Harvie-Watt as its chief marketing officer.
Power Moves | Gabriele Hackworthy Joins Jimmy Choo, Valentino Hires CMO
This week, Jimmy Choo taps Net-a-Porter's Gabriele Hackworthy for a new SVP global brand marketing and communications role, while Valentino hires Isabelle Harvie-Watt as its chief marketing officer.
Hudson's Bay Investors Urge Debt Reduction
The department store chain's shareholders want it to return cash to them and not invest the proceeds in traditional retail operations.
Hudson's Bay Investors Urge Debt Reduction
The department store chain's shareholders want it to return cash to them and not invest the proceeds in traditional retail operations.
Hudson's Bay Gets 'Unsolicited' Offer for Galeria Kaufhof
HBC reported Karstadt owner Signa has put in an "an incomplete, non-binding and unsolicited offer" to buy its main European asset, German department-store chain Galeria Kaufhof.
Hudson's Bay Gets 'Unsolicited' Offer for Galeria Kaufhof
HBC reported Karstadt owner Signa has put in an "an incomplete, non-binding and unsolicited offer" to buy its main European asset, German department-store chain Galeria Kaufhof.
Hudson's Bay Exploring Sale of Downtown Vancouver Store
The news follows HBC's agreement last week to sell its Lord & Taylor flagship building for $850 million, as the department-store operator steps up efforts to extract value from its real estate holdings amid struggling sales.
Hudson's Bay Exploring Sale of Downtown Vancouver Store
The news follows HBC's agreement last week to sell its Lord & Taylor flagship building for $850 million, as the department-store operator steps up efforts to extract value from its real estate holdings amid struggling sales.
Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain
This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.
Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain
This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.
Power Moves | Marcolin Group Names Executive Vice Chairman, Revlon COO Exits
This week, eyewear company Marcolin Group promotes chief executive Giovanni Zoppas, while Revlon’s chief operating officer Gianni Pieraccioni exits the business.
Power Moves | Marcolin Group Names Executive Vice Chairman, Revlon COO Exits
This week, eyewear company Marcolin Group promotes chief executive Giovanni Zoppas, while Revlon’s chief operating officer Gianni Pieraccioni exits the business.
Hudson Bay Company’s Richard Baker Speaks on Latest Strategic Move
The Canadian retail-real estate group’s mastermind explains why selling the historic Lord & Taylor building to WeWork Property Advisors, combined with an equity investment, will free up the company to continue executing its ‘transformation plan.'
Hudson Bay Company’s Richard Baker Speaks on Latest Strategic Move
The Canadian retail-real estate group’s mastermind explains why selling the historic Lord & Taylor building to WeWork Property Advisors, combined with an equity investment, will free up the company to continue executing its ‘transformation plan.'
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