Saks Global’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy didn’t happen overnight.

For years, department stores have been pulled in every direction — rising costs, e-commerce pressure, real estate strategy, and shifting customer expectations — all while trying to preserve the luxury experience they were built on.

In this episode, Hilary breaks down what Chapter 11 actually means, how retail slowly fell out of sync, and why stores like Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman are now facing a turning point years in the making.

Because this isn’t just about balance sheets or headlines.

It’s about the future of department stores — and the people inside them who keep showing up every day.

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