Saks Fifth Avenue on Wednesday joined a growing list of retail chains and brands such as Macy’s, Versace and Prada, which will stop using animal skins in response to consumer feedback.
Saks Fifth Avenue said it will phase out the use of furs by the end of fiscal year 2022. This includes partner brands and private label goods sold online and in stores. As part of the decision, Saks will eliminate the sale of products made from animals that have been bred for their skin or those made from the skins of wild animals. Sheepskin, goat, cow, down, feathers, leather and fur products will continue to be sold online and in stores, the New York retailer said.
Saks Fifth Avenue also plans to close all its fur salons by the end of fiscal year 2021.
“During the Saks Fifth Avenue experience, we assessed a number of factors when making decisions about our range, including customer preferences and societal changes,” said Tracy Margolies, Saks’ Director of Marketing, in a statement. “We recognize that trends are constantly evolving and that the sale of furs continues to be a major social problem.”