Neiman Marcus Group

Last Sunday, Neiman Marcus St. Louis teamed up with NASCAR and The Wendell Scott Foundation to host customers for an in-store event kicking off the Illinois 300 and 2024 Confluence Music Festival. Guests were greeted by several rare cars upon arrival and enjoyed a cocktail reception followed by a runway presentation featuring brand partners Balmain, Casablanca, Cult Gaia, Givenchy, Jacquemus, Simkhai, and Palm Angels.     Special guests included NASCAR’s Jorden Paige and Rajah Curuth, Warrick and Chinique Scott, The Muny President and CEO, Kwofe Coleman, and Worldwide Technologies’ Dave & Thelma Steward.    Creative partnerships and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences like these underscore our commitment to Make Life Extraordinary for our customers and brand partners.  

Over the past week, a piece of fashion history has greeted visitors at Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas: a 1947 Lincoln Continental originally owned by Elsa Schiaparelli, founder of Maison Schiaparelli. For over 20 years, the navy-blue beauty, now known as “Elsa,” was a beloved part of the fashion icon’s life and legacy in Paris.    Neiman Marcus associates dreamt up this idea and collaborated with Planet Lincoln Dallas Lovefield to bring this one-of-a-kind luxury experience to our customers. In celebration of the car’s arrival, Neiman Marcus Personal Stylists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area established a ‘Schiaparelli Week,’ in which clients are invited to enjoy the exclusive 'Elsa' exhibition and explore the avant-garde brilliance of the Spring/Summer 2024 collection.    Neiman Marcus is proud to have a longstanding partnership with Schiaparelli—first cemented in 1940, when Elsa Schiaparelli was recognized with a Neiman Marcus Award by Stanley Marcus. Her legacy lives on today with Daniel Roseberry, Creative Director of Schiaparelli, who received the 2024 Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in the Field of Fashion.    The historic car is on display in the iconic Palladian Window through Thursday, June 6th. Head to Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas today or tomorrow to witness the ‘Elsa Experience’ in person.

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! At NMG, cultivating a culture of Belonging is an essential part of our NMG Way culture that ensures every associate feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their best. We recently earned an #Equality100 score on the Human Rights Campaign's latest Corporate Equality Index in recognition of our programs, policies, and benefits that advance workplace equity for the LGBTQ+ community.     We are also proud to spotlight our LGBTQ+ Benefits Guide, which provides an overview of the benefits NMG offers to our associates who identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community. As part of our commitment to supporting associates at every stage of their personal and professional journey, we proudly provide comprehensive resources such as transgender-inclusive offerings, family formation benefits, and more. Our policies and benefits—which continuously evolve with feedback from associates—are designed to meet the various needs of our diverse workforce and ensure every individual has an equitable opportunity to thrive at NMG.    In addition to our benefits offerings, our LGBTQ+ Associate Community Network (ACN) offers our associates the opportunity to connect, celebrate self-expression, and develop their careers through community building and intentional programming.    You can join us in advancing LGBTQ+ equality throughout Pride Month by making a donation to The Human Rights Campaign Foundation when checking out at Bergdorf Goodman or any Neiman Marcus store.    View the full LGBTQ+ Benefits Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gv2HXss8

Today we announced that Cheryl Han will take on an expanded role as Chief Digital Officer & SVP, Customer Strategy, NMG. Building on her responsibilities at Bergdorf’s, she will be responsible for delivering improved value for Neiman Marcus by amplifying digital capabilities and optimizing performance marketing. Cheryl will oversee certain strategic customer functions for the group, including CRM and Loyalty, and serve as a member of the Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and NMG leadership teams with continued strategic focus on the NMG customer algorithm.   In addition, Stefanie Tsen Ward will take on an expanded role as Chief Integrated Retail and Customer Officer, NM. With additional leadership responsibility for developing and driving the NM customer strategy, Stefanie will drive customer-led, strategic decision-making throughout Neiman Marcus to unlock the full potential of our customer algorithm.   Congratulations to Cheryl & Stefanie!

Spring has sprung! As the weather continues to warm up, we’re as busy as ever at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Across both brands, our associates have exemplified the Power of One, combining their individual talents to give back to their communities, deliver one-of-a-kind brand experiences to customers, and connect with one another in meaningful ways. Check out what we've been up to this season at NMG! 

This May, we’ve celebrated Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the range of perspectives and experiences within the AANHPI community. Throughout the month, we’ve connected with some of our AANHPI associates to amplify their voices and understand what this month means to them. For our second spotlight of AANHPI Heritage Month, we heard from Stefanie Tsen Ward, Nabil Aliffi, and Katie Reynolds, who shared their thoughts on the importance of this month and celebrating their heritage. 

Last Sunday, a team of Bergdorf Goodman associates assembled in Central Park for the 39th annual AIDS Walk New York, the world’s largest single-day fundraising event for HIV/AIDS. Captained by Men’s Store Director, Dan Dean, Team BG came together to raise over $25,000—beating their 2023 record of $16,000! Funds raised will benefit GMHC, the nation’s leading provider of HIV/AIDS care, prevention services, and advocacy. Events like these exemplify our associates’ commitment to Leading with Love and giving back to our communities and one another.

NMG is committed to empowering the next generation and influencing positive change in our industry. As the academic year draws to a close, our Chief Communications Officer, Tiffin Jernstedt, and the NMG Communications team recently hosted a virtual networking event tailored to students ranging from high school to master program-level in college. Joining as special guests were our Director of Talent Acquisition, Carolyn Attar, and Director of Strategy & Analytics, Jonathan Hall, who shared their HR expertise.     The session was an engaging forum for discussing the industry's current landscape, exploring job market trends, and providing invaluable advice for graduating students. Our teams shared numerous key insights with over 40 soon-to-be graduates from 10+ colleges, including our Fashion Scholarship Fund x NMG Scholars, offering them valuable perspectives as they embark on their professional journey.

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Bruce Nordstrom earlier this week. Neiman Marcus Group extends our deepest condolences to the Nordstrom family and the entire team. The fashion industry is an incredible community rooted in shared respect and passion. Like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom is a company built on the foundation of family-led leadership. Bruce’s legacy leaves an indelible mark on all of us who strive to uphold the traditions and values that define our brands.

NMG has a meaningful year-round commitment to support the LGBTQ+ community through our partnership with the Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Now through July 31, we are proud to highlight our point-of-sale fundraising campaign, empowering the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders at Historically Black Colleges and Universities by funding leadership development opportunities, support programs, and inclusive communities.    At NMG, we are committed to cultivating a culture of Belonging that is welcoming to all. In addition to advocating for LGBTQ+ equality in our communities across the U.S., we work to ensure that our business practices reflect our commitment to providing a fair and inclusive workplace for all individuals. We are proud to maintain a 100 on the HRC Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning us the distinct honor of being a Best Place to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality. Join us in making a difference by donating at checkout in your local Neiman Marcus store or online: https://lnkd.in/eFkYbEjv