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Diversity, equity and inclusion

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 'Has To Be Thoughtful and Thought Through': JP Enterprises CEO

By Jeniece Drake on May 24, 2022

Leaders and executives join together for a discussion on "Accelerating Cultural Change in the Foodservice Industry" at the National Restaurant Association Show.

Retailers

Opinion: The Role Grocery Boards Need to Play in ESG Reporting

May 23, 2022

ESG ratings systems lack needed transparency and consistency, Rashida Salahuddin writes. But grocery retailers' boards can help steer ESG reporting in a more-meaningful direction.

Retailers

Target Doubles Number of Black-Owned Brands on Its Shelves

By Kristina Hurtig on May 16, 2022

In an update on its progress to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses, the retailer also announced a new fund to increase exposure of diverse-owned brands through paid media.

Retailers

Southeastern Grocers Seeks Out More Diverse Suppliers

By WGB Staff on May 10, 2022

The parent company of Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Mas is partnering with ECRM and RangeMe to host a virtual event for suppliers looking to pitch their retail-ready products.

Retailers

Giant Co. Highlights Progress Toward a ‘Better Tomorrow’ in 1st Community Impact Report

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 27, 2022

The Carlisle, Pa.-based details results from initiatives centered around eliminating hunger; changing children’s lives; promoting health and sustainability; supporting diversity, equity and inclusion; and more.

Industry Partners

5 Reasons Why Grocers Should Attend the National Restaurant Association Show

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 22, 2022

The Show, taking place May 21–24 in Chicago, will help grocers build more-relevant retail foodservice programs and get fresh ideas for tackling their labor, sourcing and technology pain points.

Retailers

Albertsons’ ‘Recipe for Change’ Includes a Net-Zero Operation by 2040

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 20, 2022

The retailer outlined its goals and long-term strategies—including plans to eliminate food waste and increase workforce diversity—for a more sustainable future in its new environmental, social and governance framework.

Retailers

SpartanNash’s ESG Report Highlights Progress in Sustainability, DEI

By Amanda Baltazar on Mar. 29, 2022

"We are proud of where we are today but recognize that progress is a journey, and we will dig deeper to set new benchmarks this year," President and CEO Tony Sarsam said.

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