Diversity and Inclusion

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Diversity and Inclusion

Content and resources for retailers on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

NRF is following the lead of the retail industry in ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives remain a priority. Our efforts are focused on supporting retailers, including the 52 million American workers supported by the industry, and ensuring our own organization is leading by example. Efforts include:

  • Establishing a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group for retail members to collaborate on best practices to ensure racial, ethnic and gender equity within the industry.
  • Facilitating monthly conference calls for the working group where benchmarking surveys and short- and long-term strategic goals and plans are discussed.
  • Convening an internal task force to celebrate and promote diversity, and build an inclusive culture of sincere respect and belonging. 
  • Surveying retail companies to understand their current D&I priorities and challenges and to provide benchmarks on the processes and programs they have in place to promote a diverse workforce.

Latest from the industry

 
Snoopslimes
How teen entrepreneur Jungmin Kang built a multi-million dollar slime business
Retail Gets Real episode 327: The founder and CEO of Snoopslimes talks about starting a business.
 
Burlington store
How Burlington drives impactful change with its DEI strategy
Retail Gets Real episode 326: Mecca Mitchell shares her thoughts on community impact, leadership and organization.
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A corporate meeting amongst diverse individuals.
Corporate DEI initiatives face new challenges in the aftermath of affirmative action strike down
How retailers can get ahead of backlash and mitigate risks.
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Retail law
NRF Retail Law Summit covered top legal issues facing merchants
High-level insights on topics including AI’s impact on hiring, DE&I and litigation risks.
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McDonald's Change Leaders
9 NRF members celebrating Black History Month with social impact initiatives
NRF member spotlight: Retailers including Burlington, Hallmark and Macy’s are celebrating Black leadership.
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Big Show
Discovering the next big thing in retail
NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show Consumer Product Showcase will feature diverse and inclusive small businesses.
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