Saks Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates fashion retail stores in the United States. It operates stores under Saks Fifth Avenue (SFA) and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (OFF 5th) brand names. The companys stores offer a range of luxury fashion apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, and gifts. SFA stores are principally free-standing stores in shopping destinations or anchor stores in upscale regional malls. OFF 5th stores are primarily located in upscale mixed-use and off-price centers. As of January 31, 2009, Saks operated 53 SFA stores and 51 OFF 5th stores. The company also sells its products through catalogs or Internet at saks.com. Saks Incorporated has a credit card strategic alliance with HSBC Bank Nevada. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, New York.