The Social Executive Network presents

Retail Legends

An Evening with the Architects of Modern Retail

Lew Frankfort & Terry Lundgren

A private evening with two of the leaders who helped shape modern American retail.

Join Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus of Coach, Inc., and Terry Lundgren, Former Chairman & CEO of Macy’s, Inc., for an intimate conversation on leadership, transformation, brand building, and the decisions that defined their careers.

September 15, 2026 · New York City

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◆ New York City◆ 15 September 2026◆ 5:30 - 9:00 PM◆ Invitation only

Two Retail Legends. One Extraordinary Evening.

For decades, Lew Frankfort and Terry Lundgren helped build, transform, and lead some of the most recognizable names in retail.

Now, they come together for a rare conversation about the moments behind the headlines, the risks, decisions, relationships, challenges, and leadership lessons that shaped their careers.

Retail Legends is designed as an intimate executive experience, bringing together a highly curated group of senior leaders for conversation, connection, and perspective.

Meet the Retail Legends

Lew Frankfort

Chairman Emeritus, Coach, Inc.

Lew Frankfort joined Coach in 1979 and served as Chairman and CEO from 1985 through 2014. During his 35 years with the company, he helped transform Coach from a small leather goods business into a $5 billion global accessories and lifestyle brand.

Throughout his career, Lew was recognized multiple times by Barron’s as one of the “30 Most Respected CEOs around the World” and by Institutional Investor as one of the “Best CEOs in America.”

After retiring from Coach, Lew co-founded Benvolio Group, an investment firm focused on early-stage disruptive consumer brands, where he continues to advise and mentor senior leaders.

Lew began his career in New York City government and later served as Commissioner of the Agency for Child Development. He grew up in the Bronx and attended Hunter College and Columbia Business School.

Terry Lundgren

Former Chairman & CEO, Macy’s, Inc.

Terry Lundgren is a retired business executive who served 14 years as CEO of Macy’s, Inc., overseeing Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, and one of America’s largest retail ecommerce businesses. He led the 2015 acquisition of Bluemercury and the 2005 acquisition of The May Department Stores Company, creating a nationwide Macy’s brand and significantly expanding the company while developing one of the most successful online and omnichannel platforms in the retail industry. Under his leadership, Macy’s sales exceeded $26 billion and 14% EBITDA with about 140,000 employees and hundreds of stores across the U.S. and online. Before Macy’s, Lundgren was Chairman and CEO of Neiman Marcus. He was named one of the 30 most successful CEO’s in the world by Barrons and has received numerous national and global awards and recognitions for his innovation in retail and outstanding leadership in business and philanthropy.

Lundgren chaired several industry organizations, including NRF, Partnership for NY, CEO Roundtable, and Economic Club of NY, and served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, and Carnegie Hall. He currently serves on several boards, including Procter & Gamble and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Lundgren graduated from the University of Arizona, where he founded The Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retail. He holds honorary doctorate degrees and is a guest lecturer at various universities.

Behind the Brands. Behind the Decisions. Behind the Leadership.

Lew Frankfort and Terry Lundgren come together for an intimate conversation exploring the defining moments of their careers and the lessons that continue to influence leaders today.

Building Iconic Brands

What it takes to create, grow, and protect an enduring brand.

Leading Through Change

How great leaders navigate transformation, disruption, and uncertainty.

The Decisions That Matter

The pivotal choices, risks, and turning points that shaped their careers.

Leadership & Culture

Building teams, developing talent, and creating organizations that last.

The Future of Retail

Their perspectives on the next generation of retail leadership, consumers, technology, and brands.

Who’s in the Room

Retail Legends brings together a highly curated group of senior executives, leaders, and changemakers across retail, luxury, consumer, hospitality, technology, and related industries.

Additional executives are joining from brands across fashion, beauty, eCommerce, lifestyle, technology, and consumer industries.

Senior leaders are joining from organizations including:

More Intimate Than a Conference. More Meaningful Than Networking.

Retail Legends is designed to create an environment where real conversations can happen.

Executive Welcome Reception

Connect with fellow senior leaders over cocktails and conversation before the fireside begins.

A Conversation with Lew Frankfort & Terry Lundgren

An intimate discussion on leadership, transformation, brand building, defining career moments, and the future of retail, moderated by Jeanniey Walden.

Executive Q&A

An opportunity for guests to engage directly with Lew and Terry.

The Retail Legends Reception & Book Signing

Continue the evening with cocktails, executive networking, and an exclusive signing experience featuring Lew Frankfort’s Bag Man.

The Evening

September 15, 2026
New York City

Built for Senior Leadership

Retail Legends is intentionally invitation-only, bringing together senior executives, leaders, and changemakers across retail, consumer, luxury, technology, and related industries.

The experience is curated to maintain the quality, relevance, and intimacy of the room.

Why Retail Legends

Hear the Stories Behind the Brands

Gain perspective from two leaders who spent decades building and transforming iconic retail businesses.

Build Meaningful Executive Relationships

Connect with senior leaders in a setting designed for genuine conversation rather than transactional networking.

Learn from Decades of Leadership

Hear candid perspectives on the decisions, risks, turning points, and lessons that shaped extraordinary careers.

Experience Something Different

Retail Legends is designed to feel personal, elevated, and memorable, not like another industry conference.

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The Social Executive Network is an invitation-only community connecting senior leaders and changemakers through curated experiences, executive conversations, and meaningful relationship building.

Retail Legends brings together the people shaping business today with the leaders whose careers helped define the industry.

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Join the Conversation

Spend an evening with Lew Frankfort, Terry Lundgren, and a curated group of senior executives shaping the future of retail.

September 15, 2026 · New York City

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