Saks Fifth Avenue is moving the beauty department at its flagship store off the ground floor, scrapping a nearly century-old blueprint in a bid to compete with Sephora and other beauty chains, and win back shoppers who have migrated online.
Cosmetics, fragrances and face creams will relocate to a remodeled second floor that will include spa services and treatment rooms. Handbags and leather goods will take their place in the store’s most valuable real estate.
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