Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Professionals working together

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council is open to executives within NRF member retail companies who are responsible for incorporating diversity and inclusion into the fabric of their company culture. The goal of the council is to further discuss and promote diversity and inclusion in the retail community.

Meetings provide opportunities for members to exchange ideas and best practices on issues that seek to enhance diversity in the retail corporate workplace. 

Members have access to:

  • Benchmarking calls and surveys
  • Memos about upcoming legislation that could affect retail businesses
  • Exclusive invitations to webinars and special programs

Meetings

The council convenes virtually on the second Thursday of every month.

Click here to view previous meetings and resources.

Eligibility

The council is open to executives within NRF retail member companies who are responsible for incorporating diversity and inclusion into the fabric of their company culture, such as corporate leadership, diversity officers, human resources professionals, legal departments and operations executives.

How to get involved:

To join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council or learn more about NRF’s diversity-related resources, contact Ceara Flake, vice president and deputy general counsel at NRF.

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council is open to executives within NRF retail member companies who are responsible for incorporating diversity and inclusion into the fabric of their company culture.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council Resources

Diversity and Inclusion
 
Content and resources for retailers on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Careers and Leadership
 
Learn how industry leaders are leading the way with a focus on talent acquisition, purpose-driving values and more.
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NRF On Demand: Diversity and Inclusion Webinars
 
Learn the newest tools for web security and privacy from successful brands on demand.
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General counsels embrace role in diversity as NRF holds first Retail Law Summit
 
Topics included ethics, ecommerce, privacy and ESG issues.
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Retail Events
 
NRF produces and supports events all year long. Explore our featured events or browse through our full calendar.
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NRF’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council brings retailers together.

Learn more about how the council collaborates on best practices for achieving and celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion within the retail industry here.

Interested in joining a council, but unsure which one is right for you or unsure of your company’s membership status? We want you to be part of our retail community. Connect with the team today at membershipinfo@nrf.com to learn more.