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
Gouvêa and the Ebeltoft Group will unveil the 2027 edition of the Global Retail Innovations report. This session provides a fast-paced, high-impact deep dive into the most significant retail case studies from around the world, curated by local experts across five continents. The global trends report will be followed by an exclusive onstage presentation with a senior executive from one of the year's standout companies.
