Diversity
How Black History Month Comes to Life at Target
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]As February approaches, voices from across Target have come together to help customers and associates celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month, the Target team’s work—including an exclusive and private brand product assortment, marketing campaign, and team member events—is a reflection of the inclusive experience the retailer strives to create at Target. Target’s Black History Month assortment puts a spotlight on the heritage, legacy, and impact of the black community. Now in its fifth year, the collection is available in hundreds of stores across the country and
Ahold Delhaize RBS Commits $100,000 to Support Black-owned Businesses
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.7.7" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"] Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, announced this week that the retailer will become a National Corporate Member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), joining over 400 United States corporations. In addition, Retail Business Services will be making a $100,000 donation to the NMSDC’s Business Consortium Fund Inc. (NMSDC BCF), America’s most comprehensive financing and technical support organization exclusively serving NMSDC-certified businesses. The impact of COVID-19 on business owners has been drastic and destructive. According to data from the National
Target’s Laysha Ward Talks Food, Family and Traditions with Chef Marcus Samuelsson
In her latest edition of “Shared Stories,” Target’s Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward invites you to pull up a chair as she chats with restaurateur, world-renowned chef and good friend Marcus Samuelsson. They discuss the impact of Black cuisine on America’s food and culture, fighting hunger and supporting restaurants during the pandemic and his latest cookbook “The Rise—Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food.” Listen in above and read on for Laysha’s wish for you and yours this season. We all know the holidays are going to look different this year. And yet whether it’s with the family you’re born into or the
Kroger Announces Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Kroger announced today its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the retailer serves. "As America's grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as an employer, grocery provider and community partner, representing Our Purpose to Feed the Human Spirit," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Over the last several months, we've listened closely to our half a million associates and countless communities across the nation. It's never been clearer that our collective
49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Katie Sowers to Speak at WISE Virtual Annual Meeting
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.6.5" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.6.5" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.6.5" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.6.5" _module_preset="default"]Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) announces featured speaker San Francisco 49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Katie Sowers for its 8th Annual Meeting on November 12, 2020. Normally held in conjunction with the PLMA Annual Trade Show in Rosemont, IL, this year’s meeting will be held virtually for the first time. Assistant Coach Sowers is using her achievement as the first woman and openly gay coach to have reached the pinnacle game in football to inspire others to overcome barriers and follow their dreams. She is also an advocate for and exemplary
Target Takes Bold Steps to Increase Black Representation Across the Retailer
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.6.1" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.6.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="|auto|-40px|auto||" custom_padding="||0px|||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.6.1" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.6.1" _module_preset="default"]The team at Minneapolis based Target has long been working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for all. It’s something they have championed for many years through their diversity and inclusion goals—and already this year they have pledged to accelerate that work and increase transparency with the help of their new Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) committee. Today the retailer has taken another step forward with the release of their Workforce Diversity Report—a detailed look at the racial and gender breakdown of our team across
The D&I Journey at Ahold Delhaize: Sharing Best Practices a FREE WISE Webinar
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Target’s Inclusive Costumes are Back with *Double* the Halloween Fun
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]Last year, Target introduced Hyde & EEK! Boutique private brand costumes designed with all kids in mind. The affordable adaptive and sensory-friendly creations brought spooky vibes, sparkles, smiles—and moments of joy—to kids (and plenty of parents) all around the country. Now, they are making Halloween even more inclusive by doubling our costume options—and adding designs for the grown-ups, too. Julie Guggemos, Target’s senior vice president and chief design officer, Target The latest Hyde & EEK! Boutique collection features robots, dragons, space travelers, mermaids, unicorns and more, each with special design details like open backs for
Trader Joe’s Committed to Changing Racist Branding
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.9" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9" hover_enabled="0"]Trader Joe's is eliminating the brand extensions of its iconic Private Brand that use names such as Trader José's, Arabian Joe's, and Trader Ming's that critics say are racist and "perpetuates harmful stereotypes." "We made the decision several years ago to use only the Trader Joe's name on our products moving forward," spokesperson Kenya Friend-Daniel said in an email. She added that the retailer "had hoped that the work would be complete by now but there are still a small number of products going through the packaging change and we expect to be
Target Commits $10 Million to Advancing Social Justice
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"]In a recent note, CEO Brian Cornell shared the Target team’s commitment to stand against racism. We pledged to face anxiety, fear, and sorrow with purpose, and formed an enterprise task force to determine how to help create solutions for the injustice Black families and people of color face every day. Today, our next steps include announcing a $10 million commitment and ongoing resources to advance social justice and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in local communities. “Target stands with Black families, communities, and team members. As we face an inflection point in Minneapolis and across the country,
