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Epoch Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Store in San Francisco's Union Square
Luxury department chain Saks Fifth Avenue confirmed April 25 that it will close its Union Square location in San Francisco next month, making it the latest to leave the historic shopping district. The outlet will lock the doors at the corner of Post and Powell streets for a final time on May 10 after nearly 30 years. It 'While we saw meaningful engagement and success through the appointment-only format, we have made this decision as part of our integration process as we focus on long-term growth,' a Saks Global spokesperson told The Epoch Times on Friday in an email. In December 2024, Hudson's Bay Company, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, announced it had The company looks forward to serving the Bay Area community at Neiman Marcus San Francisco, Neiman Marcus Palo Alto, The Fifth Avenue Club Palo Alto, and according to the spokesperson. The company said its vision includes preserving what is exceptional about the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus brands. Related Stories 12/24/2024 11/22/2024 'There is not a broader plan to consolidate in markets where both Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus operate,' the spokesperson added. Saks employees will be able to transfer to Neiman Marcus San Francisco where possible and others will be offered separation packages, the spokesperson said. The Union Square Alliance, an organization dedicated to enhancing the shopping district, said the closure was expected and is part of the downtown's transformation. 'While the closing of Saks marks the end of an era, this was not an unforeseen development considering their recent changes to an appointment-only model, and Neiman Marcus acquisition,' alliance spokesman Will Reisman told The Epoch Times in an email Friday. 'We expect the path to downtown revitalization to have its twists and turns—still we are extremely optimistic about the future of Union Square.' A security guard watches the entrance to a Louis Vuitton store near Union Square in San Francisco on Nov. 30, 2021. The store boarded up its windows as a security measure amid a spike in to the alliance, retail momentum continues downtown with clothing and beauty products retailer Zara's launch of a flagship store on Post Street, menswear store John Varvatos's relocation to the district, and Shoe Palace thriving on Powell Street. Nintendo is also scheduled to open a much-awaited second U.S. store in May, the alliance reported. 'With a vibrant summer of events and our In Bloom programming ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be a standout year for the heart of San Francisco,' Reisman added. Union Square In Bloom is a yearly promotion highlighting floral displays in the shopping district.
Fashion Network
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
John Varvatos to return to New York's SoHo district
is returning to SoHo with a new store opening on September 10, coinciding with the the 25th anniversary of the luxury fashion brand. Located at 73 Wooster Street, the new John Varvatos SoHo store spans 3,200 square feet, and will showcase the American brand's ready-to-wear collections, including leather and tailored clothing, accessories, footwear, and fragrance, as well as a special anniversary collection entitled, 'A Love Letter". Inside the store, which features 13-foot high ceilings, interior elements will include antique rolling racks found in Paris flea markets alongside vintage and custom-designed furniture in leather, wood and steel. The store's wooden floors will be covered with Persian rugs, set against white walls lending the space a "masculine elegance" that is synonymous with the John Varvatos brand. Meanwhile, the store's fixtures and displays are designed to shift and change formation, made up of large cast-iron and wooden tables, and found iron hang rails to present the brand's garments. Finally, movable bronze brick-pattern screens allow the store's interior to be tailored to different layouts and collections. In addition to the brand's latest collections, artwork will be on display and will be available for sale, curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography. "Known for its specialty shops and downtown attitude, Soho plays host to a vast array of upscale fashion boutiques, restaurants and galleries, all of which contribute to the ideal environment for the latest John Varvatos location," said the brand in a press release. The store opening comes some 25 years after the brand opened its doors in the SoHo region in the year 2000. Earlier this year, global fashion brand Urban Revivo made its U.S. retail debut with the opening of its first American store in the heart of SoHo, at 515 Broadway.
Fashion Network
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
John Varvatos to return to New York's SoHo district
is returning to SoHo with a new store opening on September 10, coinciding with the the 25th anniversary of the luxury fashion brand. Located at 73 Wooster Street, the new John Varvatos SoHo store spans 3,200 square feet, and will showcase the American brand's ready-to-wear collections, including leather and tailored clothing, accessories, footwear, and fragrance, as well as a special anniversary collection entitled, 'A Love Letter". Inside the store, which features 13-foot high ceilings, interior elements will include antique rolling racks found in Paris flea markets alongside vintage and custom-designed furniture in leather, wood and steel. The store's wooden floors will be covered with Persian rugs, set against white walls lending the space a "masculine elegance" that is synonymous with the John Varvatos brand. Meanwhile, the store's fixtures and displays are designed to shift and change formation, made up of large cast-iron and wooden tables, and found iron hang rails to present the brand's garments. Finally, movable bronze brick-pattern screens allow the store's interior to be tailored to different layouts and collections. In addition to the brand's latest collections, artwork will be on display and will be available for sale, curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography. "Known for its specialty shops and downtown attitude, Soho plays host to a vast array of upscale fashion boutiques, restaurants and galleries, all of which contribute to the ideal environment for the latest John Varvatos location," said the brand in a press release. The store opening comes some 25 years after the brand opened its doors in the SoHo region in the year 2000. Earlier this year, global fashion brand Urban Revivo made its U.S. retail debut with the opening of its first American store in the heart of SoHo, at 515 Broadway.
Fashion Network
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
John Varvatos to return to New York's SoHo district
is returning to SoHo with a new store opening on September 10, coinciding with the the 25th anniversary of the luxury fashion brand. Located at 73 Wooster Street, the new John Varvatos SoHo store spans 3,200 square feet, and will showcase the American brand's ready-to-wear collections, including leather and tailored clothing, accessories, footwear, and fragrance, as well as a special anniversary collection entitled, 'A Love Letter". Inside the store, which features 13-foot high ceilings, interior elements will include antique rolling racks found in Paris flea markets alongside vintage and custom-designed furniture in leather, wood and steel. The store's wooden floors will be covered with Persian rugs, set against white walls lending the space a "masculine elegance" that is synonymous with the John Varvatos brand. Meanwhile, the store's fixtures and displays are designed to shift and change formation, made up of large cast-iron and wooden tables, and found iron hang rails to present the brand's garments. Finally, movable bronze brick-pattern screens allow the store's interior to be tailored to different layouts and collections. In addition to the brand's latest collections, artwork will be on display and will be available for sale, curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography. "Known for its specialty shops and downtown attitude, Soho plays host to a vast array of upscale fashion boutiques, restaurants and galleries, all of which contribute to the ideal environment for the latest John Varvatos location," said the brand in a press release. The store opening comes some 25 years after the brand opened its doors in the SoHo region in the year 2000. Earlier this year, global fashion brand Urban Revivo made its U.S. retail debut with the opening of its first American store in the heart of SoHo, at 515 Broadway.
