Saks Fifth Avenue, originally known as Saks & Co., is an American luxury department store chain founded in 1867 by Andrew Saks in Washington, D.C.'s F Street shopping district. In Midtown Manhattan, Saks' flagship store is located on Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue is Luxury Daily's 2021 Luxury Retailer of the Year for its overhaul of luxury ecommerce, emphasizing service and personalization.