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Minnesota-based Target is pledging to spend more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses as part of the company's push to advance racial equality.

The employment gap has only grown larger between men and women during the pandemic, with Black women hit particularly hard.

TGT earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2021.

Target launches second pet accelerator program, designed to help pet businesses learn how to navigate mass retail.

Amid public questions about Target’s promise to invest in Black-owned media companies, Target Corp. outlined its progress and 2022 plans.

"I really wanted my son to see himself in the products he uses," said Cora Miller, the companys co-founder and CEO. "It was a bugging, nagging feeling about this that wouldnt go away." Young King is now on the shelves of two of the countrys largest retailers, Walmart and Target. It is among the growing number of Black-owned brands that national retailers have begun to sell over the past year in a push to better reflect diverse customers and a commitment to advancing racial equity after the murd...

20 Brands That Are Actually Making Progress on their Commitments to Serving the Black Community Lets take a moment to acknowledge and learn from brands that are taking the steps to authentically serve the Black community. Here are 20 brands Im watching. Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email May 24, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we approach one year since the death of George Floyd, c...

The retail giant has doubled down on getting diversity right

April 9, 2021 As part of its commitment, retailer plans to: Add products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses across its multi-category assortment Increase its spend with more Black-owned companies, such as marketing agencies, construction companies, facilities maintenance and more Establish new resources, including the Forward Founders program, to support Black-owned companies and help them grow their businesses Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) announced a commitment to spend more than $2 bi...

70 Retail giant Target announced a commitment Tuesday to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025. Target has pledged to add products to its shelves from more than 500 Black-owned businesses and engage more Black retail companies to enhance retail operations and shopping experiences. Target will also introduce new resources to help its Black-owned resources grow and successfully scale their businesses. Those resources include a new team dedicated to providing ve...