Barneys New York to Return in 2021 After Pandemic Delays Revival

Barneys New York will return early next year under its new owner, after plans to revive the storied luxury retailer were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The first two stores are set to open in the first quarter, more than a year after Barneys declared bankruptcy and began shuttering its locations. One will be inside Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship in Manhattan, and the other will be a small standalone shop in Greenwich, Connecticut.

“We would’ve liked to have it open by now,” said Jamie Salter, chief executive officer of Barneys owner Authentic Brands Group LLC, at a ...