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  Saks biography
Saks participated in the insurrections and was awarded the Cross of Valour for his patriotic actions.
Saks continued to study mathematics for his doctorate, which was supervised by Mazurkiewicz, at the University of Warsaw.
Saks returned to Warsaw where he was arrested, put in prison and killed by the Gestapo (allegedly while attempting to escape from prison).
www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Biographies/Saks.html   (1219 words)

  
 Saks Sells Card Business to Household International
Saks will receive a fee from Household for such services, and said the deal would be neutral to its earnings in 2003 and modestly accretive in 2004.
Saks shares were off lately 6 cents at $10.20, but shares are still up about 10% this year, a solid performance given the pummeling that the major averages have taken.
Saks, which operates the Saks and Saks Fifth Avenue chains, has been in a steady decline in recent years, and the shares are still off about 35% from their 52-week high.
www.thestreet.com /stocks/timarango/10034427.html   (442 words)

  
 Saks Swings to Loss, Sets Dividend
Saks lost $2.2 million, or 2 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with earnings of $96.6 million, or 68 cents a share, a year ago.
Saks agreed in January to sell 142 department stores operating as Younkers, Herberger's, Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner's and Boston Stores to Bon-Ton for $1.1 billion, resulting in the special dividend set Wednesday.
After the sales, Saks will consist primarily of the Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises division, which recorded operating income of $7.6 million in the fourth quarter, down $50.4 million from a year ago.
www.thestreet.com /stocks/retail/10271037.html   (412 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Saks to sell Proffitt's, McRae's stores to Belk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saks, which reportedly made plans last week to shed it midprice stores in two geographic clusters, also said it will hold onto its Parisian stores and continue operating Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and Web site Saks.com.
The fate of Saks Fifth Avenue is uncertain.
On one hand, the proceeds of Saks' midprice division could be reinvested in Saks Fifth Avenue, whose performance has trailed Neiman Marcus.
www.usatoday.com /money/industries/retail/2005-04-29-saks_x.htm?csp=34   (508 words)

  
 Saks Vendors Chargebacks Class Action   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saks is already under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for its chargebacks and markdown policies, and has conducted its own internal inquiry of these practices.
Saks faces similar allegations in a separate suit by a former individual vendor in federal court in New York.
Saks is a trademark of Saks Incorporated and is in no way affiliated with Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein, LLP.
www.lieffcabraser.com /saks.htm   (427 words)

  
 Saks Galleries
SAKS GALLERIES is located in the heart of the Cherry Creek shopping district and has been Denver's premier Art Gallery for over 40 years.
Saks Galleries is a major dealer in Early Colorado paintings by artists such as Charles Partridge Adams.
Hosting several one-person gala receptions each year, the gallery is able to assist the beginning collector as well as the seasoned collector in search of additions by particular regional or national masters.
www.saksgalleries.com   (122 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Saks Inc. considers possible sale of 40-store Parisian chain
Saks also said Sadove would assume the responsibilities of Fred Wilson, chairman and chief executive officer of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises.
The move would continue a sell-off of stores by Saks, which announced in late October that it is selling roughly 140 stores in its Northern department store group to Bon-Ton Stores Inc. for $1.2 billion.
Martin, who has been Saks' CEO for the past 16 years, plans to end his executive and management roles at the end of fiscal 2006, but will remain board chairman.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/business/20060109-1336-saks.html   (430 words)

  
 Saks Fifth Avenue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saks Fifth Avenue is headquartered in New York City.
Saks Fifth Avenue is the successor of a business founded in 1867 and incorporated in New York in 1902 as Saks and Company.
Winona Ryder was caught shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Saks_Fifth_Avenue   (481 words)

  
 Saks Cuts Costs With Server Consolidation - News by InformationWeek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
To help customers such as Saks, IBM said last week that it will resell and support ESX Server software from VMware Inc. The software provides an interface through which IT staffs can provision and remotely manage the larger Intel-based servers.
The x440 running ESX Server cost Saks about $85,000, around $15,000 less than the combined value of the servers it replaced.
Saks expects to save another $3,000 to $4,000 for each server it doesn't have to connect back to its storage system.
www.informationweek.com /story/IWK20020802S0032   (319 words)

  
 Saks Incorporated - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) is a Fortune 500 operator of department stores in the United States.
By 2005, Saks Incorporated began to seek a narrower focus towards the luxury-oriented retail synonymous with its Saks Fifth Avenue stores.
On October 31 that same year, Saks announced that it was selling the 142 stores within its Northern Department Store Group, including Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner's, Younkers, Herberger's, and Boston Store) to Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., for $1.1 billion; the transaction was complete as of March 6, 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saks_Incorporated   (536 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Saks is selling 142 stores to Bon-Ton for $1.1B   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
NEW YORK — Saks (SKS) said Monday that it is selling its Northern department store group for $1.1 billion in cash to Bon-Ton Stores (BONT), establishing Bon-Ton as a regional player in the Midwest.
The deal would complete the breakup of Saks, which was created by the 1998 merger of Saks Fifth Avenue with Proffitt's.
In April, Saks announced that it was selling its Proffitt's and McRae's department stores to privately held retailer Belk for $622 million in cash.
www.usatoday.com /money/industries/retail/2005-10-31-saks-bonton_x.htm   (649 words)

  
 Saks.com mailing catalogs
The catalogs are part of larger initiative at Saks to lure back 35- to 50-year-old women and move away from its previous strategy of going after younger buyers.
Saks had ceased catalog mailings in 2001 when it scrapped its Folio book and sold its menswear brand Bullock & Jones.
But the fact that Saks is starting to mail catalogs again a few years after it shut them down “is an indication that the company may have overestimated the power of the Web as a stand-alone entity,” says Michael Grant, president of Scarsdale, NY-based marketing consultancy Michael Grant Direct.
multichannelmerchant.com /mag/saks_back_catalog_04012006   (395 words)

  
 Brokerage ups estimates on Saks - Feb. 22, 2002
Shares of Saks, which have ranged between $4.60 and $13.95 in the last 52 weeks, jumped 7.5 percent Friday following the upgrade and the increased guidance.
Analysts polled by research firm First Call expect Saks to post 2002 earnings of 7 cents to 60 cents a share, with a consensus estimate of 37 cents.
Saks Chief Financial Officer Douglas Coltharp told CNN/Money.com on Feb. 8 that the company paid down $500 million in debt over the last year and said it refinanced its long-term revolving credit facility for $700 million over the next five years, leaving the company "sitting on a substantial amount of cash."
money.cnn.com /2002/02/22/companies/saks   (441 words)

  
 Saks Fifth Ave - Careers (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saks' brand of service adds immeasurable value to the merchandise we sell.
To work at Saks is to be part of the highest echelon of service, expertly guiding our customers through our tasteful, modern fashions with a sure hand and personalized solutions.
Saks Fifth Avenue empowers the very best people to do the best work of their lives and rewards talented individuals with unlimited opportunities.
saksfifthave.ats.hrsmart.com.cob-web.org:8888   (172 words)

  
 Saks
Stanislaw was born in Kalisz in west-central Poland, not in Warsaw as stated in [1], but he did attend secondary school in Warsaw.
Saks continued to study mathematics for his doctorate, which was supervised by
Banach in the Soviet held town for two years, being appointed a professor at Lvov University which had been renamed the Ivan Franko University by the Russians.
www.educ.fc.ul.pt /icm/icm2003/icm14/Saks.htm   (1075 words)

  
 Saks News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A Luxury retailer Saks Incorporated reported a decrease in sales of 49.3 percent for the month of November 2006.
From the modest cubicles in Macy's headquarters in Cincinnati to the spacious corner offices at Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, merchants are beginning to discuss something virtually unheard of in the American...
Luxury retailer Saks Inc. on Tuesday reported a hefty increase in its third- quarter profit as the company benefited from improved fashions and its focus on streamlining operations.
www.topix.net /com/sks   (669 words)

  
 Gene Saks Biography :: Hollywood.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Trained at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School for Social Research (which was a precursor of the Actors Studio), he was a co-founder of an acting troupe in the late 1940s.
Saks made his stage debut with the company in "Juno and the Paycock" in 1947 and he went on to spend the next decade and a half in a number of plays and one musical, "South Pacific".
Additionally, Saks was the director of Simon's farcical "Rumors" (1988) and the playwright's Pulitzer-winning "Lost in Yonkers" (1991).
www.hollywood.com /celebs/fulldetail/id/192374   (783 words)

  
 Saks' E-Billing Gets A Boost - News by InformationWeek
Saks' E-billing system analyzes purchase transaction data, so customers' online bills can include links to specific Web-site deals or tout in-store promotions.
To make the system more inviting, Rodgers insisted that all Saks customers be automatically enrolled in the E-billing program; when a consumer registers, six months of bills are already available online.
One lesson learned from Saks' E-billing project: Allow plenty of time, because there will be plenty of unexpected details.
www.informationweek.com /story/IWK20011129S0022   (445 words)

  
 Saks' sale of chains may pay off - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
It is unlikely that Saks would close its Downtown store, he believes.
Frye said Saks' customer traffic here probably has been hurt by the closing of Lazarus-Macy's and Lord & Taylor and other stores in the retail corridor in and around Fifth and Forbes avenues.
Saks' Fifth Avenue Enterprise division, which consists of 57 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 52 Saks Off Fifth stores, and Saks.com, has fared much better than the mid-price department store group, but still trails Neiman Marcus.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/business/s_329548.html   (601 words)

  
 Ahead of the Bell: Saks - Boston.com
NEW YORK --Upscale department store operator Saks Inc. late Tuesday said it plans to pay out a special dividend of $4 per share -- which amounts to about $550 million -- following its sale of Parisian stores.
The dividend will return excess cash to shareholders, Saks said, including $285 million in proceeds from the sale of Parisian to Belk Inc. Saks said it will record $17 million or $18 million in charges in the fourth quarter to adjust employee stock options to reflect the dividend.
Shares of Saks, which operates 50 Saks Fifth Avenue outlets and 50 Saks Off 5th stores, closed Tuesday at $17.57.
www.boston.com /business/articles/2006/10/04/ahead_of_the_bell_saks   (267 words)

  
 Proffitt's acquires Saks for $2.1B in stock - Jul. 6, 1998
NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Regional retailer Proffitt's Inc. said it has agreed to acquire Saks Holdings Inc. for approximately $2.1 billion in stock, creating a combined company with 330 stores in 38 states and 1998 revenues in excess of $6 billion.
But they're going to maintain Saks in its present form, and they have a fantastic management team at Proffitt's.
     The agreement calls for Saks shareholders to receive 0.82 of a share of Proffitt's common stock for each share of Saks common stock.
money.cnn.com /1998/07/06/deals/saks   (646 words)

  
 Saks to Shutter Its Folio Catalog Unit
Saks Inc. will close its Folio catalog operation as part of a general consolidation of its Saks Direct business, the firm announced today.
The Folio shutdown will reduce Saks Direct's revenue from $126.7 million last year to $100 million in 2001, the company predicted.
"Over the years, the Saks Fifth Avenue Folio operation was developed into as separate business, as opposed to an integrated channel of distribution for the core Saks Fifth Avenue stores," said R. Brad Martin, chairman and chief executive officer of Saks Inc., in a statement.
directmag.com /news/marketing_saks_shutter_folio   (492 words)

  
 Belize, Placencia All Inclusive Resorts
 Saks at Placencia Resort is located on one of the best beaches in Placencia on the beautiful Caribbean coastline, nestled in a tropical garden setting.  Whether you are looking for an all inclusive resort or a quiet getaway for one or two nights we would be happy to accommodate your wishes.
You will be captivated by the uncompromising natural beauty as you enjoy the tranquil sunrises and sunsets from your private veranda.  Indulge yourself in world class diving, fishing and snorkeling or just relax and savor stunning close up views of  a wide variety of birds and wildlife.  Capture the unspoiled natural beauty of Placencia and its culture.
  They have named the resort "Saks" after their three children, Shannon, Andrew, Kendra, Steele.
www.saksatplacencia.com   (175 words)

  
 Saks Fifth Avenue - - Midtown East - New York Store & Shopping Guide
Occupying an entire city block directly across from Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue has been one of the city�s preeminent high-end department stores since it opened in 1924.
Fashion-forward bridesmaids will be happy to forgo an unflattering “one style fits all” number in favor of a navy satin strapless gown from A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz or a crimson chiffon gown from BCBG Max Azria.
Saks’ designer plus-size department, Salon Z, features a diverse array of European and US-made designer clothing from names like Dana Buchman and Marina Rinaldi in sizes 14 through 24; along with intimate apparel and hosiery.
www.nymag.com /pages/details/1089.htm   (479 words)

  
 Saks Fifth Avenue: Miami RetailGuide Chain Detail
Saks Fifth Avenue is one of America's preeminent department stores.
Saks Fifth Avenue · Bal Harbour · 9700 Collins Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue · Kendall · 7687 North Kendall Drive
www.miami.retailguide.com /data/c100218.htm   (117 words)

  
 SAKS Fifth Avenue Announces Customer Relationship Management Division
By combining Teradata's expertise in building enterprise-wide data warehousing solutions with Saks Fifth Avenue's extensive market research and loyalty programs including Saks First, the CRM division will enable Saks to best define luxury shopping preferences in all segments of the market.
Rosenblatt, who will report to Sheri Wilson-Gray, will also be a member of Saks Fifth Avenue's operating committee and will oversee a team with direct reports including Elizabeth Preis, vice president of direct marketing responsible for loyalty and targeted marketing programs and Robert Schroko, vice president of database marketing.
Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, a member of the Saks Incorporated group of stores, comprises 60 stores throughout the United States, 51 Off 5th outlet stores, and saks.com, the company's e-commerce site.
www.teradata.com /t/go.aspx?id=113859   (470 words)

  
 Saks Back in Catalog Business
The new catalogs are part of larger initiative at Saks to lure back women age 35-50, and a move away from its previous strategy of going after twenty-somethings.
Saks.com is one the fastest growing aspects of the business, she says.
In fact, Saks counts the Web as its third largest “store” behind the New York and Beverly Hills stores.
multichannelmerchant.com /news/Saks-catalog-back-030806   (391 words)

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