And the most prominent effort to increase the share of Black-owned brands on retail shelves, the 15 Percent Pledge, still has major backers. A larger retreat.

And the most prominent effort to increase the share of Black-owned brands on retail shelves, the 15 Percent Pledge, still has major backers. A larger retreat.

Sephora, a 15 Percent Pledge member which is owned by LVMH, has increased the percentage of Black-owned brands on its shelves from 3% in 2020 to about 10% as of 2025, said Artemis Patrick, CEO of ...

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For Black entrepreneurs and Black women, 2024 was a grueling year, she said. “It feels like we can’t catch a break,” Lundy said. “But we have to stay grounded and not be reactive.” ...

Sephora, a 15 Percent Pledge member which is owned by LVMH, has increased the percentage of Black-owned brands on its shelves from 3% in 2020 to about 10% as of 2025, said Artemis Patrick ...

Target has officially eliminated many of its DEI initiatives and it’s affecting already struggling retail brands. The big box store has long touted a strong commitment to supplier diversity, so ...

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As Target and other retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face tougher battle to get and stay on shelves By Melissa Repko, CNBC • Published February 14, 2025 • Updated on February ...

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