Retail
March 8, 2021
Saks has announced its new standalone ecommerce business. Image courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue
By Katie Tamola
The owner of department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue is establishing the retailer’s ecommerce business as a standalone entity, signaling an evolution in consumers’ shopping preferences.
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