Burton Tansky, former CEO of Neiman Marcus Group, has died at the age of 87.

Selling turned out to be the essential skill for Tansky, who grew up in Pittsburgh’s working-class East Liberty neighborhood ...

A merchant's merchant who loved walking the stores, Tansky early in his career worked in middle-market department stores and later took on leadership positions at the nation's top luxury retailers.

The legendary retail executive, who died Sunday at age 87, focused the store on luxury — and rode its wave to growth.

But above all, Burt Tansky was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. While he was deeply passionate about his work and philanthropic contributions, his greatest joy came from the time spent ...

Industry executives paid tribute Monday to Burt Tansky, the former chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus Group who died Sunday at the age of 87. Known for his business acumen, love of product and ...

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Burt Tansky, whose leadership roles at Saks Fifth Fifth, Bergdorf Goodman and most significantly the Neiman Marcus Group earned him the industry-wide reputation as "Mr. Luxury," died Sunday ...

The legendary retail executive, who died Sunday at age 87, focused the store on luxury — and rode its wave to growth.

Tansky, who was known for elevating high fashion and for his wit, died Sunday at age 87. Tansky, who was known for elevating high fashion and for his wit, died Sunday at age 87. HOME MAIL NEWS FINANCE ...