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Diversity, equity and inclusion

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.

Retailers

Making DEI Foundational: Q&A With Valencia Seals of Ahold's Retail Business Services

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Mar. 28, 2022

Intersectionality and intentionality are core to creating a culture where all employees feel like they belong and have meaningful opportunities to grow, says the DEI manager for Ahold's business services company.

Retailers

Kroger Announces $1.1M Investment to Advance Racial Equity

By Diane Adam on Feb. 28, 2022

The Changemaker grant and the Next Generation scholarship program, which will help build Black wealth and improve access to higher education, is part of the The Kroger Co.'s Racial Equity Fund.

Retailers

Target Partners With Black-Owned Farm as It Recognizes Black History Month

By Abbey Lewis on Feb. 24, 2022

The retailer’s partnership with Bridgeforth Farms combines the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts with its sustainability strategy.

Retailers

Target Adds to, Cleans Up the Beauty Department

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 07, 2022

The expanded assortment includes nearly 40 new brands, including Black-owned or -founded companies, and a wider array of items that meet Target Clean ingredient standards.

Retailers

Albertsons Looks to Expand Supplier Diversity

By WGB Staff on Feb. 03, 2022

The retailer reaffirms its commitment to DEI with second virtual event in search of diverse-owned businesses.

Technology

High-Tech Nourish + Bloom Market Opens Outside Atlanta

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 01, 2022

Touting itself as the country's first Black-owned autonomous grocery store, the retailer looks to cultivate a new way of shopping—and has big plans for growth.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize USA Partners With RangeMe in Search of Diverse-Owned Brands

By Diane Adam on Jan. 31, 2022

Peapod Digital Labs will host four quarterly virtual events throughout the year allowing merchants to meet with potential new suppliers.

Retailers

Retail Business Services, Ahold Banners Earn Perfect Score for LGBTQ+ Equality

By Diane Adam on Jan. 27, 2022

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index measures corporate policies and practices related to workplace equality.

Retailers

Walmart Bolsters Commitment to Black Entrepreneurs

By WGB Staff on Jan. 21, 2022

Noting that only 5% of Black Americans hold business equity, compared with 15% of white Americans, the retailer is investing $2.9 million in organizations supporting Black business owners.

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