Diversity, equity and inclusion

Inside Target’s push to target Latino consumers

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 27, 2022

The retailer worked with Latino businesses to add foods such as gluten-free empanadas and grain-free Mexican wedding cookies to its grocery offerings for Latino Heritage Month.

Industry Partners

Peapod Digital Labs reveals Private Brands Incubator participants to expand supplier diversity in the U.S.

By Diane Adam on Sep. 01, 2022

The two-and-a-half-month program allows participants to learn from Peapod Digital Labs’ Private Brands team about the private brand structure of Ahold Delhaize USA.

Retailers

Meijer continues its commitment to local and diverse-owned businesses

By Diane Adam on Aug. 29, 2022

The Midwest grocer will host an upcoming general merchandise and apparel supplier event this fall as it seeks submissions from underrepresented business owners.

Retailers

Natural Grocers Recognizes Juneteenth With Donation to Color of Change

By Jeniece Drake on Jun. 17, 2022

Target and Amazon continue Juneteenth observances as well.

Retailers

Southeastern Grocers Expanding Its Diverse Supplier Program

By Diane Adam on Jun. 15, 2022

The grocer is using ReposiTrak MarketPlace to increase its purchasing from businesses with diverse and underrepresented ownership.

Walmart

Walmart Releases Annual Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report

By Jeniece Drake on Jun. 13, 2022

Company says it has seen “strong momentum building over the last two years.”

Fresh Food

How Will the Supply Chain Affect the Future of Specialty Foods?

By Diane Adam on Jun. 10, 2022

"Growth will continue, but at a slower pace than the industry experienced during the 2020 pandemic-influenced whirlwind of grocery shopping and at-home meal preparation," says Denise Purcell of the Specialty Food Association.

Retailers

Target Shines a Spotlight on Pride Month

By WGB Staff on Jun. 01, 2022

Beyond highlighting a bigger-than-ever Pride Month product collection, the retailer is calling out national CPG brands' support of LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.

Kroger

Kroger Awards $1M Grant to The Asian American Foundation

By Diane Adam on May 31, 2022

'At TAAF, we want to create that permanent sense of belonging that is free from discrimination, slander and violence, and so we are grateful to have The Kroger Foundation's support as we pursue that all-too-important mission,' said TAAF CEO Norman Chen in a statement.

Retailers