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The Visionary is the most coveted award in retail. For more than 100 years, the National Retail Federation has honored an individual who has served the industry with distinction throughout their career. 

NRF Foundation Honors Visionary Fran Horowitz poses in front of a digitally rendered backdrop of purple and red shimmering gradients.

NRF Foundation Honors Recognizes Fran Horowitz as the Visionary 2026

Fran Horowitz has driven transformative change for Abercombie & Fitch Co., delivering a masterclass in revitalizing legendary retail brands – making her the deserving honoree of The Visionary 2026 award, presented by NRF and the NRF Foundation.

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Past Visionaries

Titles and companies are as of the award date.

The Visionary 2025

Founder & Principal Designer Tommy Hilfiger

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Tommy Hilfiger poses in front of the NRF Foundation Honors backdrop at the 2025 gala. He is the recipient of the The Visionary recognition at the 2025 NRF Foundation Honors.

The Visionary 2024

DICK'S Sporting Goods' Executive Chairman Ed Stack

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Ed Stack poses with his The Visionary award while standing in front of violet and red NRF Honors backdrop.

The Visionary 2023

Lowe's Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison

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Marvin Ellison poses with his The Visionary award while standing in front of a violet colored NRF Honors backdrop.

The Visionary 2022

Target CEO Brian Cornell

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Brian Cornell speaks at a podium in front of a violet and pink NRF Honors backdrop.

The Visionary 2020

Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass

Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass poses with her The Visionary award while standing in front of a pink NRF Honors backdrop.

The Visionary 2019

Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh

Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh speaks to the NRF Honors audience with his The Visionary award. Written on the backdrop behind him are words in various typefaces: gala, celebrate, impact, and opportunity.

The Visionary 2018

Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon

Doug McMillon poses with his The Visionary award while standing in front of the NRF Honors podium.

The Visionary 2017

NIKE, Inc. Chairman, President & CEO Mark Parker

Mark Parker holds The Visionary award in his arms while standing at the NRF Honors podium. The backdrop behind him is a design of tessellating and folding rectangles in light blue.