{"id":424544,"date":"2021-01-29T08:03:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T13:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=424544"},"modified":"2021-01-29T08:03:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T13:03:38","slug":"committed-to-community-nordstrom-celebrates-black-history-month-reaffirms-commitment-to-advance-diversity-inclusion-belonging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/committed-to-community-nordstrom-celebrates-black-history-month-reaffirms-commitment-to-advance-diversity-inclusion-belonging\/","title":{"rendered":"Committed To Community: Nordstrom Celebrates Black History Month, Reaffirms Commitment To Advance Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">SEATTLE<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 29, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Following a year that\u00a0required more self-reflection, listening and compassion than ever before, Nordstrom\u00a0is\u00a0beginning 2021 with a\u00a0renewed\u00a0focus on\u00a0its commitment to community.\u00a0With a long-held belief\u00a0in the value\u00a0of diversity,\u00a0Nordstrom is working to play an active role in contributing to the positive change\u00a0required\u00a0to address systemic racial inequity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u00a0are\u00a0a part\u00a0of the communities we\u00a0serve,\u00a0and\u00a0that means\u00a0we have a responsibility to\u00a0create a sense of welcoming and belonging for all,&#8221; said Pete Nordstrom,\u00a0chief brand officer and president of Nordstrom, Inc. &#8220;We know our impact extends beyond our own walls\u00a0and\u00a0we&#8217;re committed to\u00a0taking steps to be a part of the solution by\u00a0making Nordstrom a better, more inclusive and anti-racist company for our employees, customers, partners and communities.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Based\u00a0on this\u00a0commitment, the\u00a0leading\u00a0fashion retailer\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=785971164&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fbrowse%2Fdiversity-at-nordstrom&amp;a=set%C2%A0a+series+of%C2%A0goals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">set\u00a0a series of\u00a0goals<\/a>\u00a0in August 2020\u00a0to address\u00a0its\u00a0most pressing opportunities\u00a0related to diversity, inclusion and belonging.\u00a0Among other things, these goals address:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>increasing Black and Latinx representation among its managers by at least 50%; <\/li>\n<li>delivering <span class=\"xn-money\">$500M<\/span> in retail sales from brands owned by, operated by or designed by Black and\/or Latinx individuals; <\/li>\n<li>increasing charitable donations to organizations that promote anti-racism to <span class=\"xn-money\">$1M<\/span> per year for the next five years. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;These\u00a0goals represent the next phase of our journey to be a better company, not the finish line. We&#8217;re committed to doing the work, being transparent about our progress, listening to feedback and holding ourselves accountable,&#8221; said Farrell Redwine, senior vice president of Human Resources at Nordstrom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0honor of February&#8217;s Black History\u00a0Month,\u00a0Nordstrom is\u00a0preparing\u00a0to celebrate Black-owned brands and amplify their voices through various merchandise categories in store and online.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re committed to improving the diversity of the vendors we partner with across all parts of our business,&#8221; said Teri\u00a0Bariquit, chief merchandising officer at Nordstrom. &#8220;We&#8217;re making strong progress to find and support diverse brands and we are very excited to introduce them to our customers. Most importantly, these brands and the products they offer help us meet the diverse needs of our customers, while continuing to create the inspiration and discovery they expect to find when shopping at Nordstrom.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More specifically, the company is\u00a0excited to bring the following new products and experiences to customers:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Nordstrom is continuing the expansion of its Inclusive Beauty\u00a0category, originally launched in October 2020\u00a0to make it easier for customers to find the products that meet their unique needs\u00a0\u2013 no matter skin or hair type, tone, complexion or texture.\u00a0Nordstrom\u00a0Beauty is\u00a0proud\u00a0to\u00a0announce partnerships with\u00a012\u00a0new\u00a0Black founded brands this month including Sienna Naturals, 54 Thrones, Rosen,\u00a0UnSun,\u00a0Brown Girl Jane, Auda B, London Grant,\u00a0Spraise, Buttah, Beneath\u00a0Your Mask, AJ Crimson, and\u00a0most notably,\u00a0Uoma.\u00a0 <\/li>\n<li>Nordstrom at Home will launch GOODEE brand this month, a Black founded brand by designers and creatives <span class=\"xn-person\">Byron and Dexter Peart<\/span>. GOODEE offers sustainable solutions for modern living through working exclusively with artisans. The brand offers products that make a positive social or environmental impact through curating a unique global marketplace with unique storytelling. <\/li>\n<li>New Concepts @Nordstrom will launch Concept 012: Black_Space a national retail platform for designers, creatives and thought leaders across varied perspectives and experiences representing Black culture. Black_Space will include an immersive shopping experience across 12 Nordstrom locations nationwide and on Nordstrom.com for representation where it has not previously existed at Nordstrom \u2013 developed, designed and curated by Black voices. A brainchild of <span class=\"xn-person\">Sam Lobban<\/span>, Senior Vice President of Designer and New Concepts, New Concepts @Nordstrom is an ongoing series of digital and physical pop-up retail concept shops for customers to discover the newest products through exclusive partnerships with the world&#8217;s most compelling brands and creatives. <\/li>\n<li>During the months of February and March, the Nordstrom NYC flagship will unveil their latest Center Stage pop-up showcasing Black-owned brands across beauty, clothing, shoes and accessories. Customers are invited to explore, shop and get to know the stories and founders behind them, including <span class=\"xn-person\">Sharon Chuter<\/span> of UOMA Beauty, <span class=\"xn-person\">Nancy Twine<\/span> of Briogeo Hair Care, <span class=\"xn-person\">Miko Underwood<\/span> of Oak &amp; Acorn ~ Only for the Rebelles, <span class=\"xn-person\">Erika Dayla Massaquoi<\/span> of The OULA Company, <span class=\"xn-person\">Elann Zelie<\/span> of Zelie for She, <span class=\"xn-person\">John Dean<\/span> of Renowned, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jessica Rich<\/span> of her eponymous shoe brand, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Corianna and Brianna Dotson<\/span> of Coco and Breezy Eyewear. <\/li>\n<li>Nordstrom Made is introducing a new collection of intimates in a range of skin tones and sizes. Nordstrom partnered with members of the community to design and name each piece, engaging them for feedback on size, fit and color. This collection will launch in March and will feature seamless pieces made with jersey and lightweight fabrics. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These new partnerships build on a strong foundation the company has established for itself, with an emphasis on creating an environment where its customers feel a sense of belonging and employees can be themselves, contribute their ideas, be heard and do their best work.\u00a0Previous accomplishments and partnerships include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Reaching 100% pay equity and nearly 100% pay parity in 2019, with an established plan for continued maintenance; <\/li>\n<li>Improved employee diversity, with women representing 68% of all employees; 60% of leadership; <\/li>\n<li>Adding diversity within its Board of Directors; five of 11 are women and three are people of color; <\/li>\n<li>Supporting the important work of nonprofit organizations including NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and the National Urban League, among others. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Earlier this year, in honor of Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Martin Luther King Jr.<\/span> Day (<span class=\"xn-chron\">January 18<\/span>), Nordstrom\u00a0joined forces with long-term partner the\u00a0National Urban League to host a day of employee volunteering\u00a0and learning.\u00a0With a focus on making MLK Day a &#8220;day on&#8221; rather than a &#8220;day off,&#8221; together <span class=\"xn-person\">Nordstrom and National Urban League<\/span> connected employees with\u00a0virtual\u00a0volunteer opportunities and\u00a0educational resources to learn more about Dr. King&#8217;s\u00a0work\u00a0and\u00a0ways to\u00a0honor and build\u00a0upon his legacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additional details on these launches and\u00a0Nordstrom&#8217;s\u00a0commitment to community through diversity, inclusion and belonging can be found on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=1996696226&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fpress.nordstrom.com%2Fgallery%2F44651%2Fgrid&amp;a=Nordstrom+Press+Room\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Nordstrom Press Room<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>ABOUT NORDSTROM<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion retailer based in the U.S. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle<\/span>, today Nordstrom operates 358 stores in the U.S. and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, including 100 Nordstrom stores; 249 Nordstrom Rack stores; two clearance stores; and seven <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=681359144&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fbrowse%2Fservices%2Fnordstrom-local&amp;a=Nordstrom+Local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Nordstrom Local<\/a> service hubs. Additionally, customers are served online through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=1794200404&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2F&amp;a=Nordstrom.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Nordstrom.com<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=868881830&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.ca%2F&amp;a=Nordstrom.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Nordstrom.ca<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=2109521241&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstromrack.com%2F&amp;a=Nordstromrack.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Nordstromrack.com<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=1157332691&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hautelook.com%2F&amp;a=HauteLook.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HauteLook.com<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3051767-1&amp;h=2173890388&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trunkclub.com%2F&amp;a=TrunkClub.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">TrunkClub.com<\/a>. 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