As an editorial in this paper noted, the loss comes as “a painful reckoning that a part of who we are is going away.” When Neiman Marcus is gone, downtown — once a regional mecca of department stores — will have no such institution remaining.

The iconic Neiman Marcus store in downtown Dallas is closing, marking the end of an era for many. Known for its debonair distinction and fashion legacy, the store has been a significant landmark since 1914,

Saks Global says it is closing two U.S. offices as it consolidates its corporate footprint after a merger of several luxury brands.