Holly Cohen

Holly Cohen is a seasoned global real estate executive, board member, and industry innovator with deep expertise in retail real estate strategy. A New York native and Fashion Institute of Technology graduate, Holly began her career at Gap Inc., shaping store expansion strategies for iconic brands like Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. She later served as SVP at J.Crew, spearheading domestic and international growth and launching Madewell. At Claire’s Inc., she led global real estate and store construction, and at Nike, Inc., she directed the global DTC real estate portfolio for Nike, Converse, and Hurley. 

In 2018, Holly founded Holly Cohen Retail Advisory Services, advising brands from startups to global powerhouses and assisting with their brand strategies. A past ICSC Board Trustee, Holly is a prominent leader in CREW, serving as CREW Miami’s 2024 President and 2025 Immediate Past President. She is also a committed mentor and sought-after industry speaker.  

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-cohen-  
Website: www.CohenRAS.com  
Instagram: @hojo8484