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

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

Like few other executives in retailing, Burt Tansky rode the luxury wave. The former chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus Group, who earlier in his career served as CEO of Bergdorf Goodman and ...

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

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 ...

Pittsburgh native, who showed an early knack for selling, also ran Bergdorf Goodman and Saks.

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.

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