Monthly Archives: October 2015

Walmart is getting a bump from a surprising cohort: Wealthier shoppers

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 has noticed more customers with six-figure incomes shopping on its website and in its stores. Households earning more than $100,000 […]

As Target and other retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face tougher battle to get and stay on shelves

As more retailers like Walmart and Target drop DEI initiatives, companies’ efforts to find and fund Black-owned brands are also at risk. Gutting those efforts could jeopardize a valuable pathway for Black founders to build their businesses and reach the millions of shoppers who browse retailers’ websites and aisles. Yet companies including Sephora and Costco […]