RETAIL VISIONARY: Fran Horowitz, the chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and the architect of the specialty retailer’s dramatic and sustained turnaround, will receive the National Retail Federation’s “Visionary Award” at the 11th annual NRF Foundation Honors dinner on Jan. 11, 2026, in New York City.

“Fran Horowitz recognizes the value of building authentic, customer-centric retail brands — a vision that has transformed Abercrombie & Fitch Co.,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. “Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister remain iconic names at the heart of retail, and under Fran’s leadership and direction, the company continues to grow and thrive.”

Horowitz has served as CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. since 2017. She joined the company in 2014 as president

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