Diversity

Diversity and inclusion news and trends daily in the retail industry, covering topics in business, luxury, beauty, fashion and lifestyle.

The North Face offers 20% discount for taking 'racial inclusion' course

The North Face, an outdoor apparel brand, has introduced a unique customer engagement strategy that involves offering a 20% discount to those who participate in their efforts to improve racial inclusivity by completing an online course named “Allyship in the Outdoors.”

Sephora's Racial Bias in Retail Study

Sephora has taken a bold step to confront an issue that plagues the industry: racial bias.

CVS Pharmacy introduces new universal tools collection from one+other

CVS Pharmacy has once again demonstrated its commitment to inclusivity and diversity with the introduction of the Universal Tools collection under its exclusive beauty and personal care brand, one+other.

Hanahana Beauty's Shea Body Butter Launches at Ulta Beauty

Hanahana Beauty is a Black woman-owned consciously clean skincare + wellness brand whose mission is to disrupt the global beauty industry with the intention is to increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability in all aspects.

100 Small Business Grants, Funding and Accelerators To Check Out In 2023

You will find a complete list of 2023 Small business funding, accelerators, and resources, listed below for U.S.

Walmart Canada expands inclusive beauty brands across retail stores

Passionate about bringing unique products to customers. Beauty lover, Rosslyn Barbuzzi, MBA and Senior Category Manager for Cosmetics at Walmart Canada is on a mission to make it easier for customers to not only be able to choose from well-known legacy brands they know and love, but also discover emerging brands with new beauty and skincare offerings that they can’t find anywhere else.

Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Celebrates Commitment to Mental Health with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dionne Warwick

Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation celebrated its ongoing commitment to support mental health with a cocktail fundraiser hosted by Executive Chairman of Saks and President of the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Richard Baker and Saks CEO Marc Metrick at L’Avenue at Saks in New York City.

McKinsey Identifies Black Brand Inequality In Beauty Industry

Over the past decade, Americans have spent more than $500 billion on beauty products. Last year alone, the US beauty industry was worth $60 billion, and with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5 percent, it’s expected to reach $73 billion by 2025.

The Workshop at Macy’s Returns For 2022 Programming

The Workshop at Macy’s, the retail industry’s longest-running vendor accelerator program, is returning for its 2022 programming with a new class of 25 entrepreneurs and an enhanced curriculum.

CVS Pharmacy Announces 2022 Supplier Diversity & Minority Owned Summit

CVS Pharmacy today announced its second annual Supplier Diversity & Minority Owned Summit, hosted from April 5 – 8, in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe.

JCPenney Launches Private Label Brand Developed In House by BIPOC Designers

JC Penney unveils today Hope & Wonder™, a private label brand of apparel for everyone in the family as well as gifts, accessories, and home products designed to commemorate moments that matter.

Target Announces New Partnership with REVOLT

Leading Black-owned multimedia platform REVOLT partnered with retail giant Target to co-create a groundbreaking series called “Bet on Black.”

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Provides $2M for Black Students

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation has announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black, African, and African American students.

Sephora 2022 Accelerate Brand Incubator Program

Today, Sephora announced the participants for its 2022 Accelerate brand incubator program, with a new group of 10 BIPOC brand founders to provide retail resources.

Burberry Supports displaced Afghan refugees in new partnership

As part of Burberry’s commitment to helping displaced Afghan refugees, Burberry is supporting Breaking Barriers, an organisation assisting them with finding employment in the UK.

The 15 Percent Pledge Launches Database Of Black-Owned Businesses

The Fifteen Percent Pledge is a US-based non-profit organization that encourages retailers to allocate at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses, reflecting the nearly 15% of the US population made up of Black people.

Nordstrom Partners With Zerina Aker's Black Owned Everything

Nordstrom launches partnership with Black Owned Everything, a marketplace promoting the work of Black-owned businesses in fashion and beauty, and its founder and celebrity stylist Zerina Akers.

Beauty Retail News and Trends

Today, JCPenney announces additional details on the retail strategy and product offerings for JCPenney Beauty. The retailer’s new, inclusive in-store and online experience reflects customers’ beauty wants and needs, no matter their age, gender, race, skin tone, hair type, beauty regimen, or budget.

LYS Beauty Is First Black Owned Clean Beauty Brand At Sephora

LYS Beauty, a trailblazing brand in the clean beauty industry, has made history as the first Black-owned Sephora Clean Makeup brand.

Lita By Ciara Launches Fall Collection At Nordstrom

In August 2021, the talented singer Ciara launched her new fashion line, LITA by Ciara, which stands for “love is the answer.”