Join us for a panel discussion with fashion executives Tracy Margolies of Saks and Sam Archibald of Macy’s. They’ll discuss their career journeys, the business of fashion, and what it’s like to be proudly Jewish in the industry.
You’ll also hear from a UJA leader who will discuss how we’re meeting extraordinary need right now amid ongoing war in Israel, surging antisemitism, and a continuing mental health crisis.
Tracy Margolies is chief merchandising officer of Saks, where she oversees the merchandising strategy and initiatives across the Saks Fifth Avenue ecosystem, including Saks.com and stores. Having served in this role since May 2015, Tracy’s has helped to modernize and elevate the Saks Fifth Avenue merchandise assortment. She has over 25 years of experience in merchandising, including a 16-year tenure at Saks Fifth Avenue, during which she has overseen the merchandise strategy during Saks’ transition to become the premier digital platform for luxury fashion. Previously, Tracy held senior leadership roles at Bergdorf Goodman, where she also began her career, and prior to that, she...
Sam Archibald was appointed senior vice president/general manager for apparel at Macy’s in July 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading the nameplate’s strategic direction of apparel for men, women, and kids, and driving initiatives that enhance brand presence and market share. Sam has successfully elevated fashion and quality in Macy’s heritage brands and expanded the apparel business with new brands and in-store experiences including Donna Karan, Hugo Boss, Karl Lagerfeld, Avec Les Filles, French Connection, and more.
Prior to joining Macy’s, Sam was the president of retail North America for Calvin Klein, where he was responsible for the merchandising,...
