Saks Global is about to reshape the retail landscape by closing the majority of its Saks Off 5th locations, alongside all Neiman Marcus Last Call stores. This includes a notable site in San Diego County, which has been a shopping staple for many. With the winding down of the saksoff5th.com website, shoppers will need to act quickly, as clearance sales kick off January 30.

Out of 70 Saks Off 5th stores, only 12 will remain open, transforming them into locations focused on selling off leftover inventory from high-end siblings like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Gift cards will remain valid until February 14 for customers who may want to score that final deal. However, all purchases during the liquidation period will be final sale, leaving bargain hunters with plenty to think about before snagging a last-minute find.

As Saks makes this bold move, we can't help but wonder—what's next for discount luxury shopping? Will we have to adjust our expectations, or are there other hidden gems waiting to be discovered?