“Squawk on the Street” & “Money Movers” Co-Anchor
CNBC
Sara Eisen is co-anchor of the 10AM hour of CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-11AM ET) and co-anchor of “Money Movers” (M-F, 11AM-12PM ET), which both broadcast from Post 9 at the New York Stock Exchange. She is known for her deep expertise in financial markets and the global economy as well as regular news making interviews with some of the most prominent names in the financial world, including Phil Knight, Janet Yellen and Christine Lagarde, among others.
Previously, Eisen anchored CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” “Squawk on the Street,” “Power Lunch” and “Worldwide Exchange.” She also reported on the one-hour documentary, “Inside Track: The Business of Formula 1,” that explores the world’s most prestigious racing series, what is fueling its popularity and who is profiting. Eisen joined CNBC in December 2013 as a correspondent, focusing on the global consumer.
Prior to CNBC, Eisen was co-anchor of “Bloomberg Surveillance” as well as a correspondent for Bloomberg Television, where she covered global macroeconomics, policy and business. During that time, she covered the European debt crisis, the tsunami aftermath and Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan. Eisen also hosted the Bloomberg Radio program, “On the Economy.”
She is the editor of “Currencies After the Crash: The Uncertain Future of the Global Paper-Based Currency System” published by McGraw-Hill in Jan. 2013.
Eisen holds a master’s degree in broadcast journalism with a concentration in business reporting from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Monday Jan 12
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Javits North, Level 5
Luxury consumer expectations are only increasing, and as the world’s largest multi-brand luxury retailer, Saks Global is on a mission to redefine luxury shopping – anticipating luxury consumers’ desires at every turn. One year after Saks Global’s acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, CEO Marc Metrick will join CNBC’s Sara Eisen to discuss how the company is bringing together the best of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman to create new and better shopping experiences for the future. Metrick will share how the company is bringing its vision, The Art of You, to life by delivering what luxury consumers value most: inspiration, curation, convenience and seamless shopping experiences that are artfully curated to each individual. This keynote session offers insights into the strategies that will set a new standard for luxury shopping, harnessing the power of some of the world’s most iconic luxury retailers.
Sunday Jan 11
9:15am - 9:45am
Javits North, Level 5
Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin kicks off NRF 2026 with a powerful look at how disruptive strategies are reshaping the future of retail. In a world where consumer expectations shift daily, Michael shares how bold moves in vertical integration, real-time manufacturing, partnerships spanning leagues, teams and athletes globally, and direct-to-consumer agility are redefining how products are created, sold, and experienced. Discover how a fan-first mindset – built on speed, innovation, and emotional connection – is driving a new model for growth across industries.