Head of Retail, United States and Canada
VF Corporation
Jacques Herring serves as Head of Retail for VF Americas, leading retail strategy, operations, real estate, and store development across the United States and Canada. He brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience across specialty, off-price, and large-format retail, including senior leadership roles at VF Corporation, Ross Stores, and Old Navy.
Throughout his career, Jacques has led complex retail businesses, shaped strategy, driven transformation, and delivered results through strong execution and high-performing teams. His leadership spans business performance, operational excellence, talent development, and the creation of customer experiences that strengthen brands and drive growth.
Today, Jacques is focused on the future of physical retail, connecting business strategy, people, and innovation to build stronger organizations and create more meaningful customer experiences.
Monday Jan 11
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Insider One Stage, Javits North
What will define the next generation of retail winners and which innovations are rewriting the rules of customer engagement? Join Jacques Herring, Head of Retail for the Americas at VF Corporation, for an exclusive look at the company's ambitious transformation strategy, including The North Face's spectacular Fifth Avenue flagship in New York. Discover how expedition inspired design, immersive storytelling and a dramatic two storey LED wall are transforming shopping into an unforgettable brand experience, proving that physical stores can be powerful destinations for innovation, engagement and commercial growth.
Jacques will be joined by Gouvêa and the Ebeltoft Group to unveil the Global Retail Innovations 2027 report. This fast-paced, high-impact session will showcase groundbreaking retail concepts and disruptive business models from five continents, revealing the ideas and innovations shaping retail's future.
