THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

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Department stores, then and now.
Department stores, then and now.

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I went to Saks Fifth Avenue to see why the iconic department store was struggling. Hours later, it filed for bankruptcy.

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Saks main floor
On the day it filed bankruptcy, Saks was nearly empty as sales associates waited to hear about the store's fate.

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Luxury retail giant Saks files for bankruptcy

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Saks Global, which owns the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue department store, has filed for bankruptcy.

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Two luxury rivals are joining forces — and Amazon is getting in on the action

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Saks Fifth Avenue is purchasing Neiman Marcus in a mega luxury fashion merger.

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Macy's and Best Buy are banking on small-format stores to lower costs and boost consumer convenience amid an ever-shifting retail landscape

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Macy's to close around 150 locations over the next three years

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Macy's said Tuesday it plans to close roughly 150 underperforming locations through the end of 2026.

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I just learned a life hack for saving money on cologne and perfume. Here's how it works.

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You can refill an empty perfume bottle, but you'll have to do it at home, sources say.

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