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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Burton Tansky, former CEO of Neiman Marcus and a towering figure in luxury ... FAU Honors Program and The University of Pittsburgh. But above all, Burt Tansky was a devoted husband, father ...

As a history student at the University of Pittsburgh in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Burt Tansky wasn’t sure what sort of career he would pursue. There were clues, though. In his spare time ...

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.