Tommy Hilfiger, founder and principal designer of his namesake brand, will receive The Visionary award at the 10th annual NRF Foundation Honors on Jan. 12 in New York.
Previous recipients of The Visionary award include Ed Stack, executive chairman of Dick’s Sporting Goods; Marvin Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of Lowe’s; Brian Cornell, board chairman and CEO of Target Corp.; Mark Parker, chairman, president and CEO of Nike; Michelle Gass, former Kohl’s CEO and current CEO of Levi Strauss & Co.; Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart, and Chip Bergh, former president and CEO of Levi’s.
“With four decades of building a brand that has seamlessly blended classic American style with modern sensibilities, Tommy Hilfiger epitomizes the spirit of a successful retailer,” said Matthew Shay, NRF president and CEO. “Since 1985, his visionary leadership and tireless commitment to excellence have established Tommy Hilfiger as one of the world’s most recognized premium lifestyle brands. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic brand in 2024, NRF is honored to recognize Tommy as The Visionary 2025.”
“Being recognized by the National Retail Federation as the next Visionary is an incredible honor,” Hilfiger said. “As an ambitious, big-dreaming newcomer to the fashion scene in 1985, fueled by passion and conviction, I was embraced by the North American retail community who took a chance on my vision. Their support was instrumental to my journey in becoming a leading American designer with global influence. Together, with the unwavering dedication of our global teams, we’ve built on that foundation and proudly reached the milestone of nearly four decades in business.”
Hilfiger will participate in a fireside chat, “Retail’s Big Show,” with Shay on Jan. 13 at NRF 2025.
Hilfiger’s brand is part of PVH Corp.
Since 2015, NRF Foundation Honors has raised funds to support the NRF Foundation’s work highlighting retail as an industry of opportunity and providing resources to prepare people for their careers. The event celebrates leaders in retail and features the presentation of the NRF Foundation’s undergraduate scholarships.
