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For our annual summer kick-off in the Hamptons, Saks CEO Marc Metrick and actress Dakota Fanning recently hosted an intimate dinner party at the newly opened Sag Harbor Tavern. The gathering brought the Saks experience to life as our brand partners, clients and friends came together to celebrate the summer season in true Saks style. Read more on the celebration in WWD. #Saks #Summer #Luxury #Fashion

PRIDE @Saks, our LGBTQ+ employee resource group, which serves to promote an inclusive culture of acceptance, dignity and respect, recently welcomed guest speakers Tree, a long-time bartender at the historic Stonewall Inn, and Angelica Christina, a queer Latina activist, actor, model and trans consultant. Tree and Angelica joined PRIDE @Saks members Ryan Kenny and Colin Holmes for a conversation in recognition of the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which began on this day in 1969. Guided by this month’s NYC Pride theme, ‘Reflect. Empower. Unite.,’ our speakers reflected on the origins and significance of Pride Month, and shared personal experiences that underscore the importance of empowering ourselves and others to live as our authentic selves.  #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ #PRIDEatSaks #Saks

At the FN Summit this week, Saks’ Chief Merchandising Officer Tracy Margolies joined Manolo Blahnik’s Andrew Wright and Footwear News’ Michael Atmore for a discussion on partnerships in luxury footwear. During the conversation, Tracy and Andrew shared insight into Saks and Manolo Blahnik’s long-standing partnership, reflecting on the evolution of luxury footwear and the state of the industry today. #Saks #FNSummit #Luxury #Fashion 

Juneteenth honors a pivotal moment in our nation’s history when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform one of the last groups of enslaved people of their freedom. Each year, we take this day to reflect on the historical legacy of Juneteenth and reinforce Saks’ commitment to creating equitable access to opportunities, promoting empowerment and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all voices are represented and heard. #Juneteenth #Saks

Saks’ Jenille Nikke Alleyne, who supports our Category Growth team, recently spoke at Out in Tech’s Pride celebration to reflect on the collective progress and perseverance of the LGBTQ+ community. Jenille spoke to the power of Pride and the impact it has had on shaping her identity both personally and professionally. Saks is proud to sponsor this event and support the meaningful work of Out in Tech to support the LGBTQ+ tech community and advance their careers, grow their networks and leverage tech for social change. We look forward to continuing to engage in these important conversations throughout this month and beyond. #Saks #OutInTech #Ecommerce 

Saks is proud to congratulate Chief Marketing Officer Emily Essner on her recognition on the 2024 Ad Age Tech Power List. Honoring individuals driving innovation in digital marketing, the list recognizes leaders leveraging cutting-edge, next-generation technology to reach new customers and to grow their business. Emily was recognized for Saks’ innovative approach to marketing, enhancing the shopping journey with personalized customer experiences, using data to improve customer engagement and launching new initiatives, including the Saks Media Network. #Saks #TechPowerList #Ecommerce

Pride Month presents an opportunity to recognize the diverse identities and expressions that make up the LGBTQ+ community. Our PRIDE @Saks employee resource group, which serves to promote an inclusive culture of acceptance, dignity and respect, is hosting events and engaging in conversations throughout the month that celebrate and honor queer individuals who continue to thrive in the face of adversity, prejudice and discrimination. Now in our fifth year of partnership, Saks is proud to continue our support of the The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI), the official charitable organization of the historic Stonewall Inn, and their efforts to identify and certify safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. We look forward to welcoming speakers from Stonewall and SIGBI and engaging in conversations that promote LGBTQ+ empowerment throughout this month and beyond. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ #PRIDEatSaks #Saks

We’re proud to introduce the 2024 class of The New Wave at Saks, our designer accelerator program focused on developing and supporting independent brands in accelerating their growth within the fashion and retail industries. Our fourth cohort includes talented designers from four standout brands, Róhe Frames, NEOUS, Nicholas Daley and Glass Cypress. “Each of these designers were hand-selected by our team for their unique talent, perspective and significant growth potential. We’re incredibly proud to platform and elevate the next generation of design talent through the New Wave program, and we look forward to supporting the brands’ growth within Saks and the wider community,” said Roopal Patel, Fashion Director at Saks. Learn more about The New Wave class of 2024 and the mentorship offerings, workshops and roundtables provided by the six-month program, in WWD. #Saks #TheNewWave #Luxury #Fashion 

Our AAPIFY @Saks employee resource group provides an inclusive space for our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees and allies who are committed to building awareness, mentorship and empowerment for the AAPI community. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, AAPIFY @Saks welcomed Elenor Mak, the founder and CEO of Jilly Bing, the first toy company to create dolls that resemble Asian American children, for a conversation on the importance of embracing diverse narratives in shaping identity from a young age. While sharing insight into her experience creating the brand, Elenor emphasized the importance of authentic representation and how Jilly Bing contributes to fostering a sense of belonging and pride among young Asian Americans. AAPIFY @Saks also hosted a pop-up market in our New York City corporate office for all employees to shop. The market featured a roster of emerging local AAPI-owned brands and small businesses selling traditional and culturally-inspired food and products. #Saks #AAPIHertiageMonth 

The latest session of our Getting to Know the Saks Management Team (SMT) series, which gives employees an opportunity to learn about our SMT leaders’ careers and leadership philosophies, featured Chief Marketing Officer Emily Essner. Emily shared insight into the roles she’s held during her tenure at Saks and emphasized the importance of authenticity as a core driver of her work. At the end of the session, employees had the opportunity to ask Emily questions, from her favorite treat (chocolate chip cookies), to advice she would give her younger self – lean into curiosity and approach each mistake as a learning opportunity. #Saks #Ecommerce #Marketing #Leadership