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Probably due to size?

As in market cap? It's 3x more, but Barney's is more legendary in fashion circles. Could also because there is more brand dilution at Neiman Marcus

I was referring to the number of stores, which speaks to whether it's a "common" brand (outside of fashion circles)

Neiman Marcus has no public market cap; it's a private company. You're probably referring to their debt.