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August 17, 2012
Neiman Marcus prepares to go public

A report by the Wall Street Journal said that Warburg Pincus and TPG, the private-equity owners of Neiman Marcus Group Inc., are looking for an exit.

July 31, 2012
J. Crew to make Asia debut in 2013

A Tuesday report by Bloomberg said that J. Crew will open its first Asia store – in Hong Kong – as early as 2013. CEO Millard “Mickey” Drexler told the news service that the retailer is also seeking sites in Beijing and Shanghai.

July 24, 2012
Neiman Marcus confirms shuttering of Minneapolis store

Neiman Marcus Group confirmed earlier reports that it would close its Nicollet Mall store in Minneapolis.

July 16, 2012
Discover card now accepted at Neiman Marcus stores

Discover announced that its cards are now accepted at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.

July 10, 2012
Target and Neiman Marcus partner on holiday 2012 collection

The retail industry is buzzing as a discounter giant and a luxury stalwart form an unprecedented partnership.

May 30, 2012
Neiman Marcus to equip associates with smartphones

Neiman Marcus is equipping all of its 4,000 associates at its full-line stores with smartphones in an effort to better serve customers, company executives said on the retailer’s recent conference call with analysts.

May 18, 2012
Neiman Marcus, Walnut Creek, Calif.

Neiman Marcus took full advantage of its Northern California locale in the design of its store in Walnut Creek, Calif.

April 16, 2012
Neiman Marcus Group names new CIO

Neiman Marcus announced that Michael R. Kingston would be joining the company, April 23, as senior VP, CIO of The Neiman Marcus Group.

March 22, 2012
Neiman Marcus invests in Chinese e-commerce company

The Neiman Marcus Group said that it will invest $28 million in Glamour Sales Holding, a Shanghai-based e-commerce company, as part of its strategy to gain a foothold in the Asian e-commerce marketplace.

March 20, 2012
J. Crew profit more than triples in Q4; plans 42 stores in 2012

J. Crew Group reported that profit for the quarter ended Jan. 28 rose to $15.1 million, from $4 million in the same period last year.

March 9, 2012
Neiman Marcus opens 42nd store, making California its third largest market

Neiman Marcus Group said it has opened its 42nd store, a full-line department store in Walnut Creek, Calif.

March 1, 2012
Neiman Marcus tests interactive iPhone app

Neiman Marcus said that it is testing a new iPhone-only app that allows customers to interact directly with their sales associates.

November 9, 2011
Last Call by Neiman Marcus to make California market debut

Last Call by Neiman Marcus will open a first-to-market store in May 2012 at Ontario Mills, a Simon-owned property that is the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in California with more than 200 stores.

October 27, 2011
Neiman Marcus to accept Visa and MasterCard

Neiman Marcus announced Thursday that it had entered into agreements with Visa and MasterCard to begin, effective Nov. 1, accepting MasterCard and Visa credit, debit and prepaid cards at all 41 Neiman Marcus stores.

September 29, 2011
Neiman Marcus debuts first Foursquare challenge

Neiman Marcus said Thursday it has launched its first-ever foursquare challenge to take place on Oct. 1 in conjunction with the department store retailer’s Shoe & Handbag Event.

September 13, 2011
Neiman Marcus Q4 loss widens on debt-related expense as sales rise 11%

Neiman Marcus Group reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss on debt-related expense and slightly lower margins, even as its revenue rose 11%.

July 21, 2011
Neiman Marcus hires new HR chief

A Wednesday report in the Dallas Business Journal said that Neiman Marcus has hired a new chief human resources officer.

June 24, 2011
J. Crew slated to open debut Canada store in August

J. Crew announced Friday it will open its first Canadian store in August at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, located in Toronto.

June 15, 2011
Neiman Marcus names head of web and catalog division

Neiman Marcus has named former Williams-Sonoma executive John E. Koryl as president of its website and catalog division, Neiman Marcus Direct.

May 31, 2011
Neiman Marcus Q3 income more than doubles

In another sign that the luxury market is turning around faster than other retailing segments, Neiman Marcus’ third-quarter profit more than doubled.

March 7, 2011
J. Crew acquisition completed

J.Crew Group said Monday its $3 billion deal to be taken private by two investment firms is complete.

March 1, 2011
J.Crew shareholders approve buyout by TPG, Green

Shareholders of J.Crew Group have approved a $3 billion deal to be taken private by two investment firms.

February 1, 2011
Report: J. Crew $10 million settlement of TPG buyout suit unravels

A report released Monday by Bloomberg said that J. Crew Group’s $10 million settlement of an investor lawsuit over the proposed takeover by private-equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners LP has fallen apart.

January 17, 2011
Report: No rival bids for J. Crew

J. Crew Group received no rival bid during a solicitation period and will stick with its nearly $3 billion buyout offer made by two private equity firms in November, according to Reuters.

December 10, 2010
Neiman Marcus Q1 profit triples

Neiman Marcus Group reported Thursday that profit for the quarter ended Oct. 30 tripled to $25.7 million, compared with $8.5 million in the year-ago period.

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