Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2022

Beginning with the June 2020 launch of its Leading Education & Economic Development (LEED) Initiative through January 2022, Foot Locker has invested nearly $54 million in programs designed to improve educational and economic opportunities for Black people. in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2022

As it has for several years, Black History Month 2022 boasted a sizeable assortment of retailer programs designed to spotlight products made by Black- and BIPOC-owned companies. She noted that the new and urgent question for Black business owners (and for the retail industry at large) is, “How do you want to scale?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Retailers across multiple verticals are taking concrete steps to diversify their merchandise mixes with products produced by women, Black people and other people of color. Others, such as Under Armour , have created specific product collections based on the work of Black artists. Target Black History Month collection. •

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. small business owners.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Pathways program to drive growth and investment for businesses owned by members of underrepresented groups that typically face barriers to capital. Through the program, $100 million in capital is projected to be generated for diversely owned growth-stage businesses. of total venture capital spending in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In May 2020, McKinsey issued a report stating while the COVID-19 pandemic was shaking up small businesses across the board, it was disproportionately affecting minority-owned small businesses. Without a doubt, minority-owned businesses reached out to their customers — and continue doing so — using new, innovative ways.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

Qurate Retail Group (parent company of HSN , QVC and Zulily ) and the National Retail Federation Foundation are expanding their joint Small Business Spotlight (SBS) initiative to support 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds in 2021. We’re proud to offer special support to local small businesses and their communities.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The company will invest in funds that focus on Black, Latino, Indigenous, women, and LGBTQIA+ founders and expects to support more than 10 funds and over 200 companies in the next year. Investors from the VC funds supported by Amazon have supported hundreds of underrepresented startup founders.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2021

In an effort to support diversity and change in the retail industry, Target has committed to spending more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025. The retailer also is introducing new resources to help its Black-owned vendors grow and successfully scale their businesses in mass retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Brown Venture Group , a venture capital firm focused exclusively on Black, Latinx and Indigenous emerging tech startups, will receive an investment of up to $10 million from Best Buy. Black and Latinx founders represented only 2.6% Best Buy’s support is part of its June 2020 pledge to “do better” in terms of inclusivity and diversity.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2020

Sephora has signed on to the 15% Pledge , a call for major retailers to reserve 15% of their shelf space for items produced by black-owned businesses. population that is black. The pledge’s first step is for retailers to determine the percentage of shelf space and contracts they currently give to black-owned businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2022

Additionally, per a commitment made in November 2021, Macy’s will raise its minimum pay rate across all company businesses to $15 per hour by May 1, 2022. We are transforming our business from a position of legacy to one of leadership. “We We are transforming our business from a position of legacy to one of leadership.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

Costco is committing $25 million to an investment fund designed to empower black-led financial institutions and community development efforts. With LISC, we are supporting a more inclusive economy to break down race and class as barriers to opportunity and growth.”. economy as much as $1.5 economy as much as $1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

Even though it operated for little more than one month, EMERGE In Color at Los Angeles’ Beverly Center created a powerful space for Black designers and Black-owned businesses that are too often overlooked by retailers in the high-end category. Making Space in Luxury Retail for Black Designers. “It

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

REI Path Ahead Ventures , a support program for startups owned and led by Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, is launching the Navigate accelerator program with an inaugural cohort of six companies. Companies may also be eligible to be featured in REI stores and online.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Moreover, this practice is having a negative impact on the mental and physical health of the Black population. In my book, Black People Breathe , I share that I was on a cross-country camping road trip through national parks. The buying power of African-Americans is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2024.

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) has been a long-standing tradition in terms of holiday shopping. Ever wondered how ‘Black Friday’ came into existence? Retailers then added small business Saturdays followed by cyber Monday which has now evolved into ‘The Cyber Week’. 5 strategies to stand out during BFCM 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2021

Users go through a brief onboarding where they indicate their tastes and preferences and are then presented with their “own digital mall” featuring brands that align with their interests. Yahoo Shops is not yet live; users are currently able to sign up to be notified when the platform launches.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

Costco is committing $25 million to an investment fund designed to empower black-led financial institutions and community development efforts. With LISC, we are supporting a more inclusive economy to break down race and class as barriers to opportunity and growth.”. economy as much as $1.5 economy as much as $1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

sales are expected to be up about 10% from last year to approximately $8 billion ), Prime Day has also become a boon for the millions of small businesses that avail themselves of the Amazon ecosystem — and this year, Amazon is helping their cause with an SMB-oriented search filter and a dedicated Small Business deals page.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

This year, Amazon is touting the fact that in addition to top national brands, Prime members will be able to shop deals from more of its third-party sellers than ever before, many of which are small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Additionally, the company is running a sweepstakes from June 21 to July 11.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2020

This organization will support philanthropic initiatives aligning with four key areas: the financial, health care, education and criminal justice systems. This organization will support philanthropic initiatives aligning with four key areas: the financial, health care, education and criminal justice systems. “To We see you.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

This is perhaps most visible in retail, where more than 220 Starbucks stores have successfully unionized and more continue to cast ballots, while retailers including Apple and Trader Joe’s are seeing their own smaller (so far) pushes. In many cases, they weren’t treated with respect.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Expect to hear a lot about “community commerce” strategies in the year ahead, especially from businesses with an existing audience they are looking to port over. Expect to hear a lot about “community commerce” strategies in the year ahead, especially from businesses with an existing audience they are looking to port over.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Salesforce) The holiday season is one of the most profitable seasons for any business. M&S partnered with a giving back platform called Neighborly, which supports local community groups. Holiday marketing could be very different from marketing throughout the year. This year, the global e-commerce holiday sales is set to hit 1.2

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Additionally, the extended holiday season — with more consumers doing their shopping prior to the traditional peak selling season’s start on Black Friday — is likely encouraging some retailers to rely less on holiday hires and more on their existing staff. Looking for even more data and insights to power your approach?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Retailers and industry experts have been forecasting a 2020 holiday season dominated by ecommerce almost since the world started taking COVID-19 seriously, and results from “Cyber Weekend,” or BFCM (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), effectively made their case. history. “As Shopper Yield data revealed that spend per consumer increased 36.3%

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

D’Arcy recalled her “incredible team” at American Eagle and Aerie that “ran the ecommerce business with really great business rigor.” Then we bring the entire marketing team in so that we can really gain an understanding of any changes that need to be made as a result of the business read.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As the world witnessed and weathered recent events including the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, civil unrest and a heavy focus on social issues, retailers and consumers alike have developed a deeper understanding of the relationship between business, humans and the planet we all share. The Business Case for Ethical Commerce.

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

How can a medium-sized company empower its employees to support diversity and inclusion at work? Most case studies we read came from large companies with enough employees to support a DEI officer and a handful of specific employee resource groups (ERGs). Our HR team was coming to the same conclusion in their own research.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

25, small business owners can apply on Lowes.com/MakingItWithLowes. The retailer will winnow down these pitches to an initial 375 small businesses, then narrow the pool to 75 who will be invited to submit more in-depth stories via video. Through Sept. Daymond John. We received more than 800,000.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Finding time to mentor new leaders, investing in new products and working with groups that support minority issues shouldn’t be thought of in terms of their impact on the bottom line. Diversity is a vast topic with any number of challenges — but also with potential solutions that can build on each other to build a stronger whole.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Does this mean the end for Black Friday? In reality, Black Friday has seen a steady decline for years now as retailers started promotions earlier and earlier and consumers grew tired of the chaos. Walmart kicked it all off, stating they would be closing their stores on the major U.S. Invaluable Customer Service. However, 34% of U.S.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Super Saturday—the holiday season doesn’t lack shopping days. Add those to the traditional boost in consumer spending that occurs in the run-up to the holidays, and you have a recipe for a record sales quarter. However, a bumper festive season doesn’t happen by accident. 9 Digital Marketing Holiday Tips.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Interested brands are invited to apply through an online application , which in addition to current Canadian distribution, retail placement and marketplace participation also lists Black, Indigenous and People of Color owned or designed as one of the criteria on which it will select brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In this presentation, attendees will learn about: How the Cultivate program helps Sally Beauty Holding’s diversity initiatives, including the pledge to continue to support and empower black female-owned beauty brands; and The Curlanistas startup journey, including Cultivate’s role in the brand’s success.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We’ve analyzed aggregate sales data to give you insights into just how important Q4 can be for your software, SaaS, or other digital goods business. Are you optimizing all possible Q4 sales opportunities for your software business? Are you looking for a merchant of record to help you grow your business internationally?

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