Neiman Marcus Group

In collaboration with our Abilities Associate Community Network, we are proud to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day to highlight the importance of digital access and inclusion for the over one billion people living with disabilities worldwide. We are proud to partner with Disability:IN, leveraging the Disability Equality Index to take actionable steps toward greater inclusion and equality. We remain committed to cultivating a culture of Belonging by advancing disability inclusion and accessibility for our associates, customers, brand partners, and communities. 

Our CEO, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, recently spoke at the WWD Sustainability Summit to highlight our ESG strategy, Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact, and the progress we’ve made toward our strategic goals just 3.5 years into our journey. Geoffroy shared more on how NMG is leveraging our relationships with our associates, brand partners, and customers to revolutionize impact not just within our direct operations, but across the fashion industry.    To learn more about our ESG journey and how we’re driving engagement and scaling change through our relationships with our brand partners, watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dzhKdqgq

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the important role the AANHPI community has played in our shared history. In observation of this month, we’re connecting with AANHPI associates across Neiman Marcus Group to uplift their voices and hear why this month is so important.     For our first spotlight of the month, we connected with Yumi Shin, Aria Ponder, and Stephen Flores to discuss their heritage and what this month means to them.

Brunello Cucinelli’s exclusive collection, Shaped by Culture, recently launched in Neiman Marcus stores across the country. The collection, comprised of over 50 men’s and women’s pieces, was designed with cultural events and event dressing in mind.    In support of the collection, both brands partnered to host a series of Retail-tainment events––with many hosted in museums and art galleries, fittingly reflecting the collection’s inspiration. Exclusive events like these are one of the many ways we Make Life Extraordinary for our customers, and they underscore our commitment to Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences by connecting customers with their favorite designers in new and exciting ways. 

We’re wishing a happy Mother’s Day to mother figures of all kinds––biological, adoptive, single parents who play both roles, and those on a journey to become mothers.     At NMG, we cultivate a culture of Belonging where every associate feels seen, supported, and empowered. We’re proud to support new parents through our NMG Parental and Family Leave Policy, offering up to 24 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 16 weeks paid leave for any associate welcoming a new child—including through surrogacy, adoption, and foster care. We recognize these moments are crucial to our associates and their children and are proud to support them as their families grow.    Through our unique NMG Way Of Working (WOW) and remote-first hybrid work environment, we’re empowering associates to work wherever, whenever, and however to best achieve results. By promoting and supporting healthy work and home life balance, associates can prioritize what they need to be their best selves. With our nine Associate Community Networks (ACNs), including our Caregivers ACN, we’re providing an avenue for our diverse workforce to foster community, celebrate self-expression, and champion an inclusive marketplace.    When you think of Mother’s Day, who comes to mind? Share a story or tag a mother figure who has impacted your life in the comments below. 

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. In 1907, Carrie Marcus Neiman, her brother Herbert Marcus, Sr., and her husband A.L. Neiman founded the Neiman Marcus retail establishment in Dallas, Texas. Together, this enterprising Jewish family made an indelible mark on Southern and national culture. For more than two decades, Neiman Marcus Group has been proud to partner with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum to honor their story by supporting the Museum’s mission to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference—in Dallas and beyond.    Stay tuned as we continue honoring this month by spotlighting our Jewish American associates and what their heritage means to them.     Photo Credits: Courtesy of DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University 

On May 7, Linda Fargo, SVP Women’s Fashion and Director of Store Presentation at Bergdorf Goodman, was honored with the Style Icon Award at the 2024 Accessories Council Excellence (ACE) Awards gala. Established in 1996, the ACE Awards are presented to companies, brands, individuals, retailers, and designers who have made lasting and meaningful contributions to our industry. Linda’s longtime friend and collaborator, Michael Kors, presented the award to her on stage at The Pierre Hotel. “Style Icon” only scratches the surface of Linda’s career at Bergdorf Goodman, a 28-year story that began in 1996 when she was hired to manage the iconic retailer’s visuals. Known as “The Eyes of Bergdorf’s,” as fashion director, Linda not only spots but dictates the season’s trends. Just last year, Linda’s, her eponymous shop on Bergdorf’s 4th floor, was expanded and redesigned, for an eclectic, one-of-a-kind shopping experience that reflects its legendary namesake. We are so proud of Linda’s many accomplishments and are looking forward to seeing what she has in store for Bergdorf’s. Congratulations, Linda! Photos Courtesy of Andrew Werner

Later today, our CEO, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, will be speaking at the WWD Sustainability Summit on Neiman Marcus Group’s ESG strategy, Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact, and how we’re driving engagement and scaling change through our relationships with our brand partners.    Register for the event to hear more about NMG’s ESG commitments and how we’re empowering our partners to advance their own climate efforts: https://lnkd.in/eGVJ36tJ

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to prioritize mental health and well-being. Neiman Marcus Group remains committed to Making Life Extraordinary for our associates—a commitment we are proud to uphold by providing robust mental and emotional health support services. Our employee assistance program, NMG Lifestyle Solutions, nine Associate Community Networks, and unique NMG Way of Working (WOW) philosophy underscore our dedication to creating an environment that fosters a healthy mind and body.

On Saturday, Bergdorf Goodman was proud to partner once again with Schiaparelli for an intimate cocktail reception to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the two iconic brands. Daniel Roseberry, Schiaparelli’s creative director, and Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s fashion and store presentation director, hosted the event. The friendship between the Fifth Avenue luxury emporium and Schiaparelli dates back to the early 20th Century when Elsa Schiaparelli first brought her collections to New York City. Today, NMG is Schiaparelli’s largest global partner and is proud to continue as the brand’s exclusive U.S. retailer. In March, Daniel Roseberry was honored with the Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in the Field of Fashion, a distinction presented to him for the unrivaled creativity he has brought to his tenure at Schiaparelli. Roseberry’s designs have made a significant impact on the fashion industry and on pop culture, and we’re excited to see some of his visions come to life at the Met Gala tonight. Roseberry’s award is also an honor for Schiaparelli—marking the second time the Maison was recognized and carrying on the legacy of founder and visionary Elsa Schiaparelli, who was recognized in 1940 by Stanley Marcus. Partnerships like these play an integral role in our journey to Revolutionize Luxury Experiences. From personal appearances by top designers to exclusive ‘Retail-tainment’ events, we’re proud to work with our brand partners to Make Life Extraordinary for our customers! Photo Credits: Sansho Scott/BFA.com