Inclusivity

Articles on inclusivity initiatives and programs.

  1. Associates & Employees
Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities. As the retail industry continues to struggle with high employee turnover, Best Buy and Hot Topic are tackling […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
D&I in Grocery has announced the launch of its 2024 Impact Report alongside the latest results from its Maturity Model; revealing the grocery industry’s significant progress in creating a truly diverse and inclusive industry. Managed by GroceryAid, with the support of the Strategy Steering Group… This story continues at D&I in Grocery programme progress shown […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […]
  1. Channel: Mass
Target has expanded its beauty assortment with more than 2,000 products and nearly 50 new brands, with prices starting at $1.29 and 90% of the new arrivals priced at less than $20. The retailer is spotlighting the new brands online and with special displays in-store. “We know consumers love shopping beauty at Target because it’s […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  Digital hand-held technology, specifically smartphones, has driven a decline in traditional network TV viewing, reshaping how and where consumers eat, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. As consumer behavior evolves, the perceived value of a product or brand can shift. The team at Foodservice Solutions® understands that consumers are […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Recent actions by the Trump administration to remove references to and celebrations of heritage months and specific demographics (including Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and those honoring women and individuals with disabilities), have sparked concern. Such decisions risk undermining the recognition of diverse contributions that have shaped American society and the economy. Amidst this […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Boxbar Tech, a startup specialising in automated self-serve drinks solutions for events and venues, has announced plans for a new manufacturing facility and office space in the UK. In a LinkedIn post, it said: “A new home for bigger and better things. Last week, we took a major step forward, signing the lease for our […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
MarketLeap, an AI driven platform that aims to simplify and scale D2C e-commerce, has announced an $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures, with participation from Expon Capital, Motier Ventures and business angels including former executives from Amazon, SoftBank, and Unilever.  The capital injection will allow the company to accelerate platform development […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Kanye West’s Yeezy online store has been taken down by Shopify following the sale of swastika t-shirts. The musician and entrepreneur reportedly splashed out $2 million on a single advert which aired during the Super Bowl at the weekend, directing people to his website where the t-shirts were being sold. “So what’s up, guys? I […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Laura Mercier has launched a luxury beauty shopping app for Apple Vision Pro, created in partnership with Obsess which was recently acquired by Infinite Reality. This allows Apple Vision Pro users to shop and explore products by category, and also features shoppable videos and interactive, ultra-high definition 3D unboxing experiences. Inside the app, shoppers can […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
British heritage fashion brand Celtic & Co. has been selected by two US online retailers to launch its SS25 collection.  Working in collaboration with e-commerce platform Refined Networks, its womenswear will be live online with Nordstrom and Macy’s by the end of February.  Zoe Bray, Managing Director at Celtic & Co., says: “We’re very excited […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Ikea says that it has received 3,730 applications in just six days for its new Oxford Street, London store. Interest in the 150 available positions marks the largest ever response the home furnishing retailer has seen in the UK. It provides the independently set Real Living Wage of £13.85 per hour alongside benefits including flexible […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Currys and Microsoft report that, from today in the UK and Ireland, players can have their Xbox consoles repaired at Currys, including all Xbox Series X|S console options. The retailer lays claim to being the first ever Xbox Authorised Service Provider (ASP) in the UK and Ireland. This follows on from a Surface partnership which […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Qsic, an in-store audio platform tapping GenAI audio and data intelligence, reports that Marc Walkin has joined the company as its new Vice President of Marketing. “As retailers look to turn on new revenue streams, in-store retail media is emerging as the next major growth area, presenting a massive opportunity for audio as an advertising […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Currys recently hit 200,000 followers on TikTok, leading Niall McGarry, Founder at Fabric Social, to flag up “the work between our two teams that has been widely regarded as the biggest social media success story of recent times”. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “This is a true best in class example of a heritage […]
  1. Channel: Mass
Target announced that it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers. In a memo sent to its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer said it will end its three-year DEI goals, stop reports to external diversity-focused groups like the Human Rights Campaign’s […]
  1. Data & Insights
The end of the year is typically a busy time for media in the U.S., and 2024 was no exception for audio. The final three months of 2024 were jam packed with news, sports and entertainment topics galore. Audio accounted for nearly 20% of American’s daily media time in the fourth-quarter of 2024—that translates to […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Burberry has announced the appointment of Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer. Baldwin, who will join from Costa Coffee (where she holds the role of Global Chief Digital & Information Officer) at the end of March, will be responsible for leading its global technology team. She will be part the executive committee and will report to Burberry Chief Executive Officer Joshua […]
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
During this past AWS re:Invent, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared valuable lessons learned from Amazon’s own experience developing nearly 1,000 generative AI applications across the company. Drawing from this extensive scale of AI deployment, Jassy offered three key observations that have shaped Amazon’s approach to enterprise AI implementation. First is that as you get to […]
  1. Department: Food
Antique barware is more than just a tool for mixing drinks; it’s a functional work of art that brings character and sophistication to any home bar. These vintage pieces offer a glimpse into the glamour and elegance of bygone eras, showcasing the craftsmanship and design trends of the past. What makes antique barware particularly captivating […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Zelt reports a $6 million funding round led by Nauta, with participation from Venrex and Episode 1. The company enables organisations to manage their whole workforce across the employee lifecycle in a single system, enabling them to simplify and automate people processes across HR, finance and IT functions. The cash will be used to expand […]
  1. Department: Consumer Durables
Following the debut of a line of adaptive women’s underwear in 2024, Primark has expanded its offerings of clothing for disabled people into womenswear, menswear, underwear and nightwear. The retailer worked with designer Victoria Jenkins, founder of the Unhidden brand and a leading advocate for disability inclusion, to create 49 options that include features such […]
  1. Data & Insights
2025 Diverse Intelligence Series Engaging Black audiences Black America continues to grow, and the outsized impact of their cultural and economic influence cannot be ignored or taken for granted. Learn how brands can connect with this community to impact, grow and win with inclusion. Download the report 2025 Diverse Intelligence Series Engaging Black audiences Black […]
  1. Channel: Mass
  PepsiCo Inc. is not just a food and beverage powerhouse; it is a leader in the grocerant niche, driving convenience, innovation, and consumer engagement. With a legacy of transforming snacking and beverage categories to meet evolving customer needs, PepsiCo has mastered bundling strategies that align with Gen Z and Millennials’ preferences for mix-and-match meals, […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Target has joined the growing list of companies and institutions, including the federal government, pulling back on a number of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Target didn’t call the move a “pullback”; instead the retailer’s announcement was carefully framed to indicate that it was simply wrapping up a number of ongoing efforts and […]

Trending Topics

Editor’s Choice

  1. Data & Insights
  2. Partnerships & Alt Profit
  3. Media & Marketing
  4. Data & Insights
  5. Shopper & Customer
1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  2. Holiday & Events
A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
  2. Data & Insights
  3. Technology & Innovation
  4. Trends & External Forces
IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
  1. Data & Insights
  2. Technology & Innovation
There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]

Trending

Advertisement