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Geoffroy van Raemdonck

Chief Executive, Saks Global

The Saks Global chief executive and former Neiman Marcus Group CEO brings decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organisations.

Geoffroy van Raemdonck
Luxury

Inside Neiman Marcus’ Post-Bankruptcy Playbook

The luxury department store company plans to win shoppers with redesigned stores, faster shipping and digitised personal shopping.

Luxury

Inside Neiman Marcus’ Post-Bankruptcy Playbook

The luxury department store company plans to win shoppers with redesigned stores, faster shipping and digitised personal shopping.


Financial Markets

The Year Ahead: Fashion Is Set for a Surge in M&A

As the gap widens between the best-performing companies and the rest, M&A activity will increase as leaders manoeuvre to take market share, unlock new opportunities and expand capabilities.

Financial Markets

The Year Ahead: Fashion Is Set for a Surge in M&A

As the gap widens between the best-performing companies and the rest, M&A activity will increase as leaders manoeuvre to take market share, unlock new opportunities and expand capabilities.


Retail

Neiman Marcus Emerges from Bankruptcy

Its restructuring plan eliminated more than $4 billion of debt and $200 million of annual interest expense.

Retail

Neiman Marcus Emerges from Bankruptcy

Its restructuring plan eliminated more than $4 billion of debt and $200 million of annual interest expense.


Retail

Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Ends

The group won court permission on Friday to leave behind the debts and drama that pushed it into bankruptcy, just a day after its harshest critic was arrested on federal charges stemming from the case.

Retail

Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Ends

The group won court permission on Friday to leave behind the debts and drama that pushed it into bankruptcy, just a day after its harshest critic was arrested on federal charges stemming from the case.


Retail

Case Study | Tapping Into the Future of Physical Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever. But a brick-and-mortar experience is vital to brand building. A store is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product, and the right interaction could create a lifetime of loyalty. From Warby Parker’s digital-to-physical evolution to Neiman Marcus Group’s investments in customer service, BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.

Retail

Case Study | Tapping Into the Future of Physical Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever. But a brick-and-mortar experience is vital to brand building. A store is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product, and the right interaction could create a lifetime of loyalty. From Warby Parker’s digital-to-physical evolution to Neiman Marcus Group’s investments in customer service, BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.


Retail

The BoF Podcast: Neiman Marcus Chief Executive Sees Stores As Vital for Digital Growth

In an exclusive conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Geoffroy van Raemdonck expresses optimism for the retailer’s bankruptcy process and explains why brick-and-mortar remains integral to its core business.

Retail

The BoF Podcast: Neiman Marcus Chief Executive Sees Stores As Vital for Digital Growth

In an exclusive conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Geoffroy van Raemdonck expresses optimism for the retailer’s bankruptcy process and explains why brick-and-mortar remains integral to its core business.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: An Exclusive Conversation with Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck

The seasoned executive is working to overhaul the Neiman Marcus Group by doubling down on in-store experience and shaking up its portfolio. He joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the future of luxury retail and his vision for the group.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: An Exclusive Conversation with Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck

The seasoned executive is working to overhaul the Neiman Marcus Group by doubling down on in-store experience and shaking up its portfolio. He joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the future of luxury retail and his vision for the group.


Financial Markets

Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.

Financial Markets

Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.


Retail

Can Neiman Marcus Survive Bankruptcy?

Beyond restructuring its $5 billion of debt, the Dallas-based luxury department store chain still needs to reinvent itself to survive in the long run, experts say.

Retail

Can Neiman Marcus Survive Bankruptcy?

Beyond restructuring its $5 billion of debt, the Dallas-based luxury department store chain still needs to reinvent itself to survive in the long run, experts say.


Beauty

BoF Exclusive | Huda Kattan to Forgo Salary for the Year Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Kattan’s family members linked to the business will also be forgoing their wages for the rest of 2020.

Beauty

BoF Exclusive | Huda Kattan to Forgo Salary for the Year Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Kattan’s family members linked to the business will also be forgoing their wages for the rest of 2020.


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