Saks Fifth Avenue Issues Statement: Customers Remain Protected

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Sep 12, 2014, 01:15 ET

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- We have confirmed that five Saks Associates were arrested in connection with credit card fraud. This investigation involved 6 individuals using stolen credit card information. The incident impacted 22 Saks customers. All customers have been notified and their accounts have been restored. The incident involved several retailers, and there was no compromise to the security of Saks Fifth Avenue's networks or systems. Customer security is our utmost priority. We take these matters seriously. Saks is fully cooperating with authorities handling this matter and we cannot comment any further. Any questions should be directed to the Manhattan DA's Communications Office at (212) 335-9400.

About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's pre-eminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates. As part of the Hudson's Bay Company brand portfolio, Saks operates 39 full-line stores in 22 states, five international licensed stores, 78 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company's online store.

Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to be named a J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Champion and is only one of 50 U.S. companies so named.

CONTACT:
Kathleen Ruiz
SVP, Public Relations
[email protected]
212.940.5083

Tiffany Bourre
Director External Communications, HBC
[email protected]
905.595.7184

SOURCE Saks Fifth Avenue