THE FRIDAY 5: Walmart Walks Back Its DEI Efforts; C-Suite Shakeup at KrogerA cyberattack at Blue Yonder, several new stores for Sprouts also gained attention this week Walmart Reverses Efforts on DEI Initiatives America’s biggest retailer joins other companies that are withdrawing programs targeted by conservative activists Walmart Offers Its 1st Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Meal Option America’s largest grocery retailer makes holiday meal planning more inclusive How Are Hispanic Consumers Shopping? 2 new reports from Circana uncover preferences within this fast-growing population Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Legacy of Romay Davis Through 50 New Grants 2024 winners chosen for efforts that reflect the late trailblazer’s approach to life, work and community Wegmans, Publix Among Best Workplaces for Women Fortune’s annual list aims to set standards for gender equity Hy-Vee Offers More Welcoming Experience for People Living With Dementia Retailer pilots new program that uses specialized grocery cart signs KeHE Offers Fair-Chance Hiring for People With Criminal Records Distributor joins Second Chance Business Coalition Instacart Becomes 1st Private Company to Join Global Food Institute’s Leadership Council Group formed by Chef José Andrés at George Washington University works to build equitable food systems Naturally Boulder Rebrands as Naturally Colorado Merger with Colorado Food Works aims to expand statewide CPG support 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
