Diversity & Inclusion

VF Corp. introduces 2021 growth plan
VF Corp.'s new strategy is focused on maintaining the company's longevity — even in a rapidly changing marketplace.
Casto to build project in rundown area of Columbus
Next week, Casto and local officials will stick shovels in the ground in the East Franklinton section of Columbus and signal a major event in the rebuilding of what was the original settlement of Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus five years ago razed the crime-ridden Riverside-Bradley public housing complex in the area on the city’s west side, and it is there that Casto will build River & Rich, a mixed-use project with 230 garden and townhouse apartments and 25,000 sq. ft. of retail.

Starbucks in hiring spree fueled by continuing store expansion

Starbucks Corp. is ramping up its job hiring, here and abroad. It’s also doubling down on its commitment to the nation’s veterans. Hosting its 25th annual shareholders meeting in Seattle, the coffee giant announced plans to create more than 240,000 jobs around the world, including 68,000 jobs in the United States, by 2021.
Albertsons names Mayes senior VP external affairs, chief diversity officer

Albertsons on Friday appointed Jonathan Mayes to the post of senior VP external affairs and chief diversity officer. In his new role, he will head up the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as its government relationships, philanthropy and sustainability departments.
Athletic apparel retailer taps GM veteran to lead innovation

Under Armour named Clay Dean as its chief innovation officer. Dean will be responsible for driving the company's global vision and strategy for innovation, and cross-functional collaboration with the brand’s internal design, marketing, product, and category management teams. He will be based out of Under Armour's global headquarters in Baltimore, and will report to Kevin Haley, president, category management and innovation.
Nordstrom expanding important employee benefit

New parents working at Nordstrom are about to get a break. Starting May 1, the department store retailer will offer up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave to birth mothers, and up to six weeks of fully paid leave to other new parents, the Seattle Times reported. Nordstrom’s current maternity leave policy is six weeks of disability paid at 60% for birth mothers.
KAI Total Pavement Management takes top honors

KAI Total Pavement Management was recognized with Best Parking Lot Pavement Project award at the 2017 National Pavement Expo awards ceremony. KAI Total Pavement Management received the award for the parking improvements project at the Target store in Kalispell, Montana.
Penney adds cybersecurity expert to board

J.C. Penney Company has added a former senior advisor to the director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors. Debora Plunkett is joining the Penney board. Possessing extensive experience in cybersecurity, information assurance and innovation in information security, Plunkett has a deep understanding of the data-driven and interconnected world of today, the retailer said.
First Look: Sport Chek Women

A store designed by women and for women. That’s Sport Chek Women, which made its debut on Thursday at CF Chinook Centre, in Calgary.