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Klarna announces first recipients of the Small Business Impact Initiative grants

Klarna today announced the first group to receive grants from the recently-launched Klarna Small Business Impact Initiative to help SMBs recover from a loss of business due to the pandemic.

Footwear news and trends

Footwear brand Hoka, renowned for its cushioned running shoes, is making a significant move by opening its first-ever retail stores.

Skims Is the Official Underwear of the U.S. Olympic Team

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, has made a significant impact in the world of fashion since its launch in 2019.

Sharon Chuter Launches UOMA Sister Brand at Walmart

UOMA Beauty, a leading inclusive black-owned beauty brand, has expanded its offerings with the launch of its sister brand, UOMA by Sharon C.

L’Oréal and Facebook have announced a technology platform integration with ModiFace, L’Oréal’s owned augmented reality and artificial intelligence company, to bring AR-powered makeup try-ons to shopping on Instagram. 

H&M Launches 'The Blank Staples' for Wholesale Clients

H&M, a leading global fashion retailer, launched its Blank Staples Wholesale Program in May 2021. This program offers a new purchasing format for the brand’s core range of premium quality basics, which was initially introduced in September 2020.

Sephora Canada To Dedicate 25% of Brand Offering To BIPOC-Owned Brands

Sephora Canada has recently announced its commitment to dedicate 25% of its brand offering to BIPOC-owned brands by 2026.

Goldman Sachs Invests Over $10B in New Black Women Initiative

Goldman Sachs, a leading global financial institution, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a more inclusive economy by launching the One Million Black Women initiative.

Klarna launches Small Business Impact Initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses

Klarna today announced it is donating $4.5 million in free services to small and medium-sized enterprises to aid them in recovery.

Heal In Colour Launch Adhesive Bandages For Black & Brown Skin Tones

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for products that cater to the diverse needs of consumers, particularly in the realm of personal care and wellness.

RIMOWA x CHAOS collaborate for limited-edition line of suitcases

For Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall, a collaboration with RIMOWA fit not only their brand’s DNA, but their own.

Macy’s Partners With Klarna For Subscription Payments

Klarna today announced that it has partnered with Macy’s, Inc. to exclusively offer its Pay in 4 solution in-store and online across all Macy’s, Inc.

Target Commits to Spending More Than $2 Billion with Black-Owned Businesses by 2025
  • As part of its commitment, retailer plans to:
    • Add products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses across its multi-category assortment
    • Increase its spend with more Black-owned companies, such as marketing agencies, construction companies, facilities maintenance and more
    • Establish new resources, including the Forward Founders program, to support Black-owned companies and help them grow their businesses

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced a commitment to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025.

"Baby Boomers value sustainability more than Gen Z when shopping beauty," says new report

New research from Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, revealed that 31% of Boomers value sustainability when shopping for beauty products.

HAUS LABORATORIES and Klarna Launch Creative Art Studio

HAUS LABORATORIES, the color cosmetics company co-founded by Lady Gaga, and Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, have joined forces to launch a state-of-the-art creative studio in Los Angeles.

COACH x Sephora Collection Launch Exclusive Makeup

A renowned beauty brand, Sephora Collection owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced an exclusive makeup collaboration with the American fashion house, Coach.

How To Get Your Customers to Buy Your Product In-Stores

Sephora announced its largest store expansion in the retailer’s 21-year history in the U.S., including over 60 freestanding client-centric locations and 200 locations opening inside Kohl’s stores later this year.

Sephora Relaunches Its BIPOC Beauty Incubator Program

Sephora relaunches accelerator program with 8 selected BIPOC beauty brands, who will participate in the retailer’s 2021 Accelerate incubator program, which for the first time ever features a cohort comprised exclusively of founders of color.

Ulta Beauty Invests $50 Million In Its Diversity Initiatives

Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty retailer, announce new diversity and inclusion commitments with a keen focus on brand amplification and support, assortment growth, and equitable, welcoming guest and associate experiences.