Committees and Councils

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

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 and business to drive growth and innovation. The goal of the council is to further discuss and promote inclusion and belonging in the retail community.

Meetings provide opportunities for members to exchange ideas and best practices. 

Members have access to:

  • Benchmarking calls and surveys

  • Memos about upcoming legislation that could affect retail businesses

  • Exclusive invitations to webinars and special programs

Professionals working together

Meetings

The council convenes in person biannually and 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 and business, 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.

NRF’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council brings retailers together.

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.