How Brands and Retailers Are Tackling Diversity — Both Within and Beyond Their Organizations

As the country observes the start of Black History Month, here’s how retail players are bringing more attention to the many contributions — fashion and otherwise — of the Black community. Belk CREDIT: Courtesy of Belk To further its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Belk is once again expanding its list of vendors with the addition of more than a dozen diverse-owned brands across home, apparel, beauty, and accessories. This Black History Month also marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of Belk’s Culture Shop, a curated boutique on Belk.com that supports and celebrates the culture of underrepresented communities year-round, which includes multiple Black-owned brands. The initiative was created in 2021 by Belk’s Black business resource group, B.R.I.G.H.T., in partnership with its director of diversity and inclusion, to build upon the diversity of the retailer’s product offerings and vendors. “The Culture Shop goes beyond category growth and new offerings,” said Belk CEO Nir Patel in a statement. “It’s about the creators and visionaries behind the brands and the communities they represent. We’re extremely proud of the expansion of our inventory, and will continue to actively add new diverse brands that best represent our customers and communities.” Centric Brands CREDIT: Courtesy of Frye Centric Brands, which

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