Saks 8-K Other Events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 5, 2005

SAKS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

TENNESSEE
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 1-13113
(Commission File Number) 62-0331040
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

750 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama
(Address of principal
executive offices) 35211
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (205) 940-4000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01Other Events.

On May 5, 2005, Saks Incorporated announced sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005, compared to the four weeks ended May 1, 2004. The May 5, 2005 news release is incorporated herein by reference and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

           (c) Exhibits

Exhibit	Description of Document
99.1	May 5, 2005 news release announcing sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	SAKS INCORPORATED
Date: May 5, 2005	/s/ Douglas E. Coltharp
	Douglas E. Coltharp Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer