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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
Retail

Why Neiman Marcus Is Getting Rid of Its Off-Price Stores

The Dallas-based department store chain is hoping that focusing on wealthy repeat customers will boost profits.

Retail

Why Neiman Marcus Is Getting Rid of Its Off-Price Stores

The Dallas-based department store chain is hoping that focusing on wealthy repeat customers will boost profits.


Retail

Can the American Department Store Be Saved?

After a year of dismal sales growth, closures and bankruptcies, the multi-brand retailers still standing continue to face an uphill battle. Where’s the hope?

Retail

Can the American Department Store Be Saved?

After a year of dismal sales growth, closures and bankruptcies, the multi-brand retailers still standing continue to face an uphill battle. Where’s the hope?


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.


Retail

Neiman Marcus CFO Steps Down After Less Than 18 Months

The luxury retailer is in the process of naming a successor, but Orvos will remain at the company until October 11.

Retail

Neiman Marcus CFO Steps Down After Less Than 18 Months

The luxury retailer is in the process of naming a successor, but Orvos will remain at the company until October 11.


News & Analysis

What Neiman Marcus’ Latest Investment Means for the Resale Market

The global market for secondhand apparel is on track to exceed the size of fast fashion retail in the next decade. Neiman Marcus’ new stake in luxury resale site Fashionphile shows how brands, retailers and resale platforms can work together to tackle this opportunity.

News & Analysis

What Neiman Marcus’ Latest Investment Means for the Resale Market

The global market for secondhand apparel is on track to exceed the size of fast fashion retail in the next decade. Neiman Marcus’ new stake in luxury resale site Fashionphile shows how brands, retailers and resale platforms can work together to tackle this opportunity.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tory Burch Taps Former Prada Executive, Outdoor Voices Names President

This week, Tory Burch appoints Stefano Sutter its EMEA president, while Outdoor Voices taps Under Armour for its latest executive hire.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tory Burch Taps Former Prada Executive, Outdoor Voices Names President

This week, Tory Burch appoints Stefano Sutter its EMEA president, while Outdoor Voices taps Under Armour for its latest executive hire.


Retail

How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019

From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.

Retail

How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019

From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bergdorf Goodman Names President, Harrods Chief Merchant Exits

This week, Neiman Marcus Group hires Darcy Penick as president of Bergdorf Goodman, while Helen David departs Harrods after 10 years at the retailer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bergdorf Goodman Names President, Harrods Chief Merchant Exits

This week, Neiman Marcus Group hires Darcy Penick as president of Bergdorf Goodman, while Helen David departs Harrods after 10 years at the retailer.


Retail

Ex-Amazon Executive Tapped to Run Luxury Store Bergdorf Goodman

Neiman Marcus Group hired a former Amazon executive to run its luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman as it refocuses efforts on growing internet sales.

Retail

Ex-Amazon Executive Tapped to Run Luxury Store Bergdorf Goodman

Neiman Marcus Group hired a former Amazon executive to run its luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman as it refocuses efforts on growing internet sales.


Retail

New Neiman Marcus CEO Faces Steep Challenge of Billions in Debt

Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who becomes chief executive officer next month, is taking over a retailer facing heavy losses, an industrywide traffic slowdown and nearly $5 billion in debt.

Retail

New Neiman Marcus CEO Faces Steep Challenge of Billions in Debt

Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who becomes chief executive officer next month, is taking over a retailer facing heavy losses, an industrywide traffic slowdown and nearly $5 billion in debt.


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