What: Dayna Ziegler has left Saks Global to join Macy’s as senior vice president and general merchandise manager for women’s ready-to-wear.

Why it is important: This move highlights the ongoing talent shifts and leadership changes shaping the future of major retail organisations.

Dayna Ziegler’s transition from Saks Global to Macy’s as senior vice president and general merchandise manager for women’s ready-to-wear signals a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of retail leadership. Ziegler, who previously oversaw multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, joins Macy’s at a time when the company is intensifying its focus on brand elevation and customer experience. Her appointment follows a period of significant restructuring at Saks Global, where the consolidation of buying teams and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have led to notable executive departures and organisational shifts. At Macy’s, Ziegler will report to chief merchandising officer Nata Dvir, contributing her expertise to the retailer’s efforts to strengthen its ready-to-wear assortment and enhance its brand portfolio. Macy’s broader strategy, including investments in luxury and experiential retail, underscores the importance of experienced leadership in navigating industry transformation and driving growth. Ziegler’s move exemplifies how talent mobility and leadership renewal are central to the ongoing reinvention of major retail organisations.

IADS Notes: Dayna Ziegler’s move reflects a broader trend of executive turnover and restructuring in the retail sector, as seen in Saks Global’s consolidation of buying teams and workforce reductions in April 2025 (WWD) and further executive exits at Bergdorf Goodman in November 2025 (Retail Dive). Macy’s strategic recruitment of experienced leaders, such as Daniel Leppo in March 2025 (WWD), and its continued leadership evolution have supported its “Bold New Chapter” strategy, driving operational improvements and luxury segment growth as highlighted in January and December 2025 (Press Release, WWD).

Dayna Ziegler leaves Saks Global for Macy’s