Insight Report 3 minutes PremiumNeiman Marcus Group Puts Itself Up for Sale; Hudson’s Bay Co.in Advanced Talks for a Deal Coresight Research March 16, 2017 Executive Summary Luxury onmichannel retailer Neiman Marcus is exploring strategic options of a sale or capital restructuring, amid a swelling debt profile and a disappointing sales performance. Hudson’s Bay Co. is in exploratory talks with Neiman Marcus to discuss an acquisition. The debt profile of the target company is a significant obstacle. The retail industry, especially companies with a primarily brick-and-mortar presence, is facing significant headwinds brought, in part, by online competition. The news comes after the announcement that Macy’s is also exploring a possible sale, and after other major retailers such as BCBG Max Azria and Wet Seal have already filed for bankruptcy in 2017. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weinswig’s Weekly: What Are the Prospects for US Holiday Retailing?August 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Consumer Sentiment Falls Month Over Month Amid Inflation ResurgenceChinese New Year 2023 Review: Early Signs of Consumption Recovery AppearResearch Preview: Market Navigator—US Department Stores