Programs

The Workshop at Macy's: Applications Open for September 2023

The retail industry’s longest-running vendor accelerator program, The Workshop at Macy’s, is now accepting applications for its September 2023 session.

SHEIN provides FIDM students with $40,000 scholarships

Fast fashion e-retailer Shein has recently partnered with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) to launch a scholarship program and design course for students.

Walmart Opens Applications for Beauty Brand Accelerator

The world-renowned retail giant, Walmart has come a long way since its inception in 1962, when Sam Walton opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas.

Square Launches Accelerator Program for Latino and Black Business Owners

Square, a leading payment-processing company, has recently launched an accelerator program called Forward to support Black and Latino retail business owners in the United States.

Sephora accelerate 2023 beauty brands retail news

Sephora North America has announced this years participants for its 2023 Accelerate brand incubator program, with a cohort of seven BIPOC brand founders spanning fragrance, makeup, and skincare.

Apply Now: Kroger Submissions Open for Brands Innovation Summit

Kroger launches the inaugural its Our Brands Innovation Summit, a program to enhance and accelerate the selection of private brand items sold across the Kroger Family of Companies.

RETAILBOSS provides mentorship for Canadian Retail Tech Accelerator

NYC’s premiere acceleration program for international startups, WEVE Acceleration partnered with the Government of Canada, to run the annual Canadian Tech Accelerator in New York x WEVE Program for seven growth stage Canadian startups who are looking to expand into the US market.

FARFETCH x Outlier Ventures Announce Dream Assembly Program

Farfetch, the online luxury marketplace, has partnered with European venture capital firm Outlier Ventures to launch the Dream Assembly Base Camp, an accelerator program focused on Web3 fashion startups.

Ezinne Iroanya Wins $20K Black Female Founders Grant From Cantu Beauty

Cantu Beauty Continues Commitment to Elevate Black Female Founders, Announces Winner of Second Cantu Elevate Entrepreneur Pitch Competition.

Ulta Beauty Launches First MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, has opened applications for its MUSE Accelerator program, an initiative aimed at supporting early-stage BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) beauty brands as they prepare to launch and thrive in retail.

Macy's Launches Small-Store Format Market By Macy's

Market by Macy’s is a unique shopping experience that offers customers the convenience and accessibility of a smaller store while still providing the quality and variety they love about Macy’s.

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.

Amazon Launches $30 Million Early Stage Startup Accelerator Program

Amazon today announced it has launched a $30 million dollar commitment to early stage startups led by Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+, and women founders as part of its new accelerators.

Apply Now: Sally Beauty Holdings 2022 Cultivate Accelerator Program

Sally Beauty Holdings, the leader in professional hair color, just launched its third Cultivate Accelerator Program focused on bringing beauty entrepreneurs’ business plans and visions to life.

Threedium Announces Participation in La Maison des Startups LVMH

Threedium announced their participation in La Maison des Startups LVMH, an accelerator program created by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH).

Shein Launches $10 Million SHEIN Cares Fund

Fast fashion giant SHEIN has taken a significant step towards expanding its sustainability and social impact efforts by establishing the SHEIN Cares Fund in December 2021.

Sneaker Law x Miami Law Presents: Case Study Competition

The University of Miami School of Law’s Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Graduate Program is excited to announce the second annual “The Art of the Sneaker Deal,” a two-day case study competition and conference.

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.

Cartier Launches ASPIRE Retail Management Program for Leadership Careers

Cartier launches new ASPIRE Retail Management Program is a two-year bespoke program for talented international individuals who want to join a global community passionate about starting a career in retail.