Luxury home retailer Horchow to shut down as Saks Group restructures

Horchow.com will transition to Neiman Marcus as part of Saks' bankruptcy-driven debt reduction and store closures.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Horchow, the luxury home goods retailer owned by Saks Global, will shut down its website on February 19th as part of Saks' bankruptcy proceedings and debt reduction efforts. Horchow's products and brands will transition to the Neiman Marcus website. The closure comes after Saks acquired Neiman Marcus in a 2024 deal that saddled the company with significant debt.

Why it matters

The shutdown of Horchow marks the end of a 50-year legacy in luxury home retailing. It also reflects the broader challenges facing department store chains as they grapple with changing consumer preferences, the rise of e-commerce, and the financial strain of past acquisitions.

The details

Horchow started as a catalog business in 1973 and later expanded into e-commerce in 2002. The company was acquired by Neiman Marcus in 1988, which was then bought by Saks in a 2024 deal funded largely by junk bonds. As part of its bankruptcy restructuring, Saks will also close 8 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 14 Fifth Avenue Club locations, and the Neiman Marcus store in Boston.

  • Horchow launched as a catalog in 1973.
  • Horchow moved into e-commerce in the summer of 2002.
  • Neiman Marcus acquired Horchow in 1988.
  • Saks acquired Neiman Marcus in a $2.7 billion deal in December 2024.
  • Horchow.com will shut down on February 19, 2026.

The players

Horchow

A luxury home goods retailer that started as a catalog business in 1973 and later expanded into e-commerce.

Saks Global

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue that filed for bankruptcy in January 2026 and is undertaking a major restructuring, including the shutdown of Horchow.

Neiman Marcus

The luxury department store chain that acquired Horchow in 1988 and was later acquired by Saks in 2024.

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What’s next

As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, Saks Global will continue to evaluate its portfolio of retail brands and locations, with more store closures and restructuring likely in the coming months.

The takeaway

The demise of Horchow underscores the profound changes sweeping through the retail industry, as even storied luxury brands struggle to adapt to the rise of e-commerce and shifting consumer preferences. The Horchow closure is a cautionary tale about the risks of debt-fueled acquisitions in a rapidly evolving marketplace.