First Look: Amazon unveils plans for sustainable, nature-inspired HQ2 Amazon is moving ahead with the design of its second headquarters, in Arlington, Va. Ulta Beauty to double Black-owned brands as part of $25 million diversity pushUlta Beauty unveiled a $25 million diversity and inclusion initiative and brought on a popular celebrity activist and entrepreneur to serve as its diversity and inclusion advisor. Kendra Scott names new CEO Kendra Scott has its first new CEO since it was founded its 2002. Walmart donates $14.3 million to advance racial equity Walmart and Walmart Foundation announced grants to 16 different nonprofit organizations that are tackling racial inequities in a variety of different ways. NRF adds six new board members The National Retail Federation (NRF) is adding a group of executives including the CEOs of Target and Kohl’s to its board of directors. Amazon adds robotics apprenticeship to upskilling initiative Eligible Amazon employees can gain hands-on training in maintenance of mechatronics and robotics technology. Nordstrom reaffirms commitment to advance diversity, inclusion Nordstrom is beginning 2021 by reaffirming its commitment to address systemic racial inequity. Walgreens taps Starbucks’ Roz Brewer as CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has made history with the appointment of its new chief executive officer. Amazon expanding Boston tech hub, plans 3,000 new jobs Amazon is making major additions to its office space and professional staffing in Boston. Amazon goes on offense against controversial products, content Amazon is using a combination of automated and manual review of products and content on its site to flag and remove offensive items. Best Buy commits $44 million to expand college, career opportunities Best Buy is expanding upon its efforts to support black, indigenous and people color (BIPOC) students. Athleta expands assortment of extended sizing A specialty apparel retailer is making 70% of its spring 2021 collection available in extended sizes. First Previous 63 64 65 66 67 Next Last
