The Board of Directors of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) has a chosen a new chairman. Michael Singer, Vice President of Customs & Social Compliance for Macy’s Merchandising Group has been chosen to the coveted post. MMG is responsible for conceptualising, designing, sourcing, importing and marketing private brand goods sold at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. MMG products are sold in over 800 Macy’s Inc. stores as well as through e-commerce and to outside customers. MMG is a founding member of the association.
Said Julia K Hughes, President of USFIA that she is thrilled to announce that Michael will take over as chairman of USFIA, helping to lead the organization on their continued path of growth and trade policy wins for our members. Singer has been a member of the USFIA Board of Directors since 2005, and served as Treasurer of the Board since 2011, as well as the co-chair of the Education & Training Committee, launched in January 2016.
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