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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

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.

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