Retail
June 9, 2017
Retail is facing challenging times. Image credit: Saks Fifth Avenue
By Staff reports
After reporting declining sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, Saks Fifth Avenue’s owner Hudson’s Bay Company is streamlining its operations to save on costs.
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