Last week's earthquake luxury retail news caused ripples from Dallas to New York and beyond. Saks Fifth Avenue parent company HBC is acquiring Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion, establishing a new "technology-powered" luxury retail company called Saks Global. And Amazon is a key partner in the deal—along with being an investor, it will work with Saks Global "to innovate on behalf of customers and brands partners following the close of the transaction," the companies said.
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The investment from London-based online luxury retail marketplace Farfetch makes it a new minority owner of Neiman Marcus Group. It will also be a partner, helping NMG expand its reach globally via digital customer experiences and curated offerings on Farfetch’s platform.
Irving-based Celanese Corp., a specialty materials and chemical company, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based VIGOR Precision Ltd., a manufacturer of plastic gears, to develop lightweight plastic joints for humanoid robots....
Irving-based Celanese Corp., a specialty materials and chemical company, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based VIGOR Precision Ltd., a manufacturer of plastic gears, to develop lightweight plastic joints for humanoid robots....