Saks

Saks is a surname of German origin and is also the name used by a major American luxury department store brand, Saks Fifth Avenue.

Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury department store chain in the United States. It began as Saks & Co., a New York dry goods business that developed into a premier retailer of fashion and luxury goods through later mergers and expansions. The chain is known for high-end fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, and home décor, and operates flagship stores in major cities as well as an online shop. In 2013 the Hudson’s Bay Company acquired Saks Fifth Avenue, and it now operates as a subsidiary of HBC. The company also runs Saks OFF 5th, an off-price division offering discounted designer merchandise.

The name Saks is used by other businesses and by individuals with the surname. The term is most commonly associated with the department store brand in popular usage.