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Bergdorf Goodman takes former merchandising director to court to protect its secrets

By Léo Durin

Published on 02.12.2025 at 06:00 GMT

Saks Global, owner of the upmarket New York department store, is suing Yumi Shin. The group is concerned that the former executive will reveal its corporate secrets to one of its main rivals.

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Bergdorf Goodman takes former merchandising director to court to protect its secrets