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Target strikes deal with sportswear brand Champion, as it tries to rev up apparel sales
Target will soon have another brand to dangle as the discounter tries to convince more shoppers to buy clothing and other discretionary merchandise — Champion. On Wednesday, the cheap chic retailer announced that it’s struck a multi-year deal with the sportswear brand long associated with hoodies and sweatpants. Authentic Brands Group bought Champion from HanesBrands […]
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Apple shareholders reject outside proposal to end DEI programs
CEO of Apple Tim Cook poses as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Apple shareholders on Tuesday rejected a request to abolish its Inclusion & Diversity program, signaling that investors still see value in the company’s diversity programs. […]
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Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
Fast Money Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong Published Sat, Feb 22 20259:00 AM EST Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Walmart is getting a bump from a surprising cohort: Wealthier shoppers
Shoppers at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S., in March 2024. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Walmart is known for its low prices and no frills approach. So it may come as a surprise that wealthier shoppers are helping to fuel the retailer’s growth. For more than two years, the discounter […]
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As Target and other retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face tougher battle to get and stay on shelves
Brown Girl Jane’s sales have more than doubled since the brand got picked up by Sephora last year. The beauty retailer took the 15 Percent Pledge, an effort to add more Black-owned brands to shelves. Courtesy: Brown Girl Jane Fragrance brand Brown Girl Jane’s perfume bottles sit on shelves at Sephora near some of the […]
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Prebiotic soda brand Olipop valued at $1.85 billion in latest funding round
Super Bowl Ad Olipop Poppi Soda Source: Olipop Prebiotic soda brand Olipop said Wednesday that it was valued at $1.85 billion in its latest funding round, which raised $50 million for the company. Founded in 2018, Olipop has helped fuel the growth of the prebiotic soda category, along with rival Poppi, which highlighted its drinks […]
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Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
A person walks by The Spheres at the Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, on Nov. 14, 2022. David Ryder | Getty Images News | Getty Images Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report. The company filed its report for 2024 on Friday following the release of […]
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As the war on DEI intensifies, some companies hold the line while others work behind the scenes
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2025. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images There’s a delicate balance playing out at corporations across America. As the Trump administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many prominent companies have publicly scaled back […]
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Google scraps diversity ‘aspirations,’ citing role as federal contractor
Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks with Emily Chang during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone Center West in San Francisco on Nov. 16, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Google is scrapping its diversity goals, becoming the latest tech giant to alter its approach to hiring and promotions following the election […]
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Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat
Customers exit a Target store on November 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers. In a memo sent to its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer said […]
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