Hudson Bay Co., the powerhouse behind Saks Fifth Avenue, is making waves by purchasing Neiman Marcus for a cool $2.65 billion. This high-stakes merger is set to bring together two of the biggest names in luxury retail under the brand-new banner, Saks Global.

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Get ready for a retail revolution as Saks Global takes the stage with 75 stores, including the iconic Bergdorf Goodman locations, plus 100 off-price outlets. Richard Baker, CEO and chairman of Hudson Bay Co., is pumped about the deal, especially because of Neiman Marcus’ top-notch sales team.

“One thing that really got us excited about this deal is Neiman Marcus’ amazing sales force,” Baker shared. “In the world of luxury products, it’s all about having stunning stores and salespeople that customers can trust.”

Amazon is also jumping in, grabbing a minority stake in Saks Global.

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