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Diversity, equity and inclusion

Retailers

Target's Brian Cornell: Company culture ‘part of who we are’

 By Russell Redman on Jan. 17, 2023

CEO and top executives stress role of shared values in retailer’s success in keynote panel at NRF 2023 Retail’s Big Show.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI releases its 12th annual Better for All Report

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2023

The 2022 report details UNFI’s progress toward its ESG commitments and the launch of its Climate Action Hub.

Topics

Wakefern announces its Own Brands Supplier Summit will be held in June

By Diane Adam on Jan. 09, 2023

The country’s largest retailer-owned cooperative is looking for diverse-owned private-label manufacturers.

Retailers

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.

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