The Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), which includes Neiman Marcus nationwide and Bergdorf Goodman in New York, announced that it will remove all products containing animal fur by early 2023.

As part of its Animal Welfare Policy, NMG will close all its existing fur salons and convert them spaces customized for modern luxury experiences.

“We are delivering an ultimate luxury experience for our customers and their evolving preferences,” NMG Chief Executive Officer Geoffroy van Raemdonck said. “We are updating our assortment to feature multiple sustainable and ethical luxury fashion categories. It is clear the future is fur-free, and that includes the ultra-luxury space. As a leader in luxury retail, NMG has an opportunity to help build a better future for our industry. We’re grateful to the Humane Society of the United States for their partnership.”

The luxury retail group will work with brands on “new and innovative ultra-luxury concepts that satisfy the discerning tastes of luxury customers,” according to a company statement.

This move follows the recent creation of a dedicated team “to identify, improve, and disclose performance on material Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) issues across its business, including topics like animal welfare,” according to the statement.

NMG worked with the Humane Society of the United States on the strategy and Animal Welfare Policy which is committed to  the Fur Free Alliance guidelines.

“We welcome this important policy from Neiman Marcus Group,” said PJ Smith, Director of Fashion Policy for the Humane Society of the United States. “The company’s fur-free pledge represents a transformational change in retail, and we applaud NMG for making progress on an issue that so many consumers care deeply about.”