J.C. Penney observes JuneteenthFor the second year, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is celebrating what is now the federal holiday of Juneteenth across its offices, supply chain facilities, and stores. Amazon commits $150 million to supporting Black-owned businessesAmazon is launching the Black Business Accelerator in an effort to help Black entrepreneurs develop businesses and act as third-party sellers on the Amazon store. Walmart covers doula expenses for Georgia associates Walmart is expanding benefits under its medical plan to include coverage for associates in Georgia receiving doula services. Neiman Marcus taps fashion vet for new merchandising role Neiman Marcus Group is creating the new executive position of fashion and lifestyle director. Amazon commits $300 million to affordable housing Amazon is funding the creation of 3,000 new affordable homes near public transit in three metro areas. Levi’s curates non-binary styles for Afterpay offering A leading denim company is among the first brands to sell items in the Afterpay “GenderFree Shop.” Starbucks names exec as new COO A familiar face will be taking the reins at Starbucks as COO. Rite Aid promotes industry veteran to chief retail officer Andre Persaud is assuming a c-level position at Rite Aid. Gap, other retailers in campaign to support store workers from abuse A dozen retailers have teamed up on a program that encourages customers to show support for store workers in the face of abuse. NRF: Consumers want omnichannel convenience, social responsibility Retailers must adapt to a new breed of “citizen shoppers” who desire the flexibility of omnichannel shopping, but also expect retailers to stand for something. First Previous 66 67 68 69 70 Next Last
