NRF Foundation Names The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2027

WASHINGTON – The NRF Foundation today announced the honorees of The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2027, an accomplished group of retail leaders who will be celebrated at the annual NRF Foundation Honors in New York City on Jan. 10.

The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2027 honorees are:

• Mitchell & Ness President Emilie Arel

• Ulta Beauty Chief Retail Officer Amiee Bayer-Thomas

• Nuuly Executive Director of Marketing and Customer Success Kim Gallagher

• Fast Retailing President of Global Creative John C Jay

• Old Navy Senior Vice President and Head of Stores and Operations Steve Peters

• Tapestry Chief Growth Officer and Tapestry International President Sandeep Seth

• Wayfair Chief Technology Officer Fiona Tan

“The 2027 honorees on The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future exemplify the talent and vision moving retail forward,” said Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries and chairman of the NRF Foundation Board of Directors. “Their leadership pairs bold innovation with ingenuity, shaping what the future of retail will look like.

Alumni of The List include leaders across iconic brands, emerging startups and more. The award recognizes the wide range of companies, roles and products that are vital to retail and consumers.

“Retail offers countless opportunities to build a meaningful and rewarding career, and the honorees this year exemplify that potential,” NRF Senior Vice President and NRF Foundation Executive Director Adam Lukoskie said. “Their leadership, innovation and dedication are shaping and evolving the industry while paving the way for the next generation of trailblazers.”

The NRF Foundation provides more than $1 million in retail scholarships and grants every year, engaging more than 100,000 people and more than 2,000 educational and workforce partners with our retail industry training. More than 350 retailers and industry partners support the work of the NRF Foundation to ensure that retailers have the quality talent they need for their stores, supply chain facilities and corporate offices.

More information is available at nrffoundation.org/honors.

About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com

About NRF Foundation
The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources needed for a life-changing career. As NRF's nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a great place to grow. Together, we help people build better lives and stronger communities. nrffoundation.org