Lessons from Saks Global: When Wholesale Partnerships Become Retail Risk
Saks Global’s bankruptcy is a wake-up call for retail brands. Learn how to reduce wholesale risk, own customer relationships, & build brand resilience.
January 13, 2026
Saks Global’s bankruptcy is a wake-up call for retail brands. Learn how to reduce wholesale risk, own customer relationships, & build brand resilience.
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As 2025 comes to a close, the retail industry stands at a crossroads. The biggest retail trends of 2025 revealed which brands stayed grounded in fundamentals and which drifted. This
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Today we’re diving into one of the most overlooked opportunities in brick-and-mortar retail — your foot traffic. Based on insights from Mark Ryski’s powerful book Traffic is a Gift, we’re going to unpack why every person who walks through your door is more than just a potential sale — they’re a brand touchpoint, a loyalty moment, and a chance to grow.
If you’ve ever said “we’re not getting enough traffic,” this episode is for you — because what you do with the traffic you do get might be the real problem.
Let’s talk about what it means to turn traffic into results — and how to lead your store team to stop wasting the gift.
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