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Ssense’s Bankruptcy Shocker & A Saks Gut Check

A tidy primer on the latest fashion news: Ssense files for bankruptcy protection, a narrative twist in the Saks Global saga, and Michael Atmore’s debut as WWD’s editor in chief.

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Meanwhile, like many companies, Saks is requiring New York–based employees to return to work four days a week starting September 2. Saks Global C.E.O. Marc Metrick also sent an email regarding their media policy, noting that some media outlets have been “relentless.” Photo: Madison McGaw/BFA.com
Lauren Sherman
August 28, 2025

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