Press Releases
September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The tradition of celebrating this vibrant section of our population began with a designated week in 1968. The week has since grown to a month to try to fully encapsulate the full influence that Hispanic Americans have had on our nation’s history and our culture. […]
Ahold Delhaize Leading a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion Think about a time when you have felt excluded. What came to your mind? Perhaps it was something that happened in school or at work. What kind of emotions do you remember? Posing that question is how Sarah Chartrand has opened discussions about diversity and inclusion. […]
WISE Chair Peggy Davies Steps Down It is with equal parts sadness and elation that the WISE Board of Directors announces WISE founder Peggy Davies has resigned her position as Board Chair in order to devote her full energy and focus to her new role as acting President of the PLMA organization. Peggy has led […]
Subriana Pierce: Advocating for the Importance of Black and Minority Businesses August is National Black Business Month and our opportunity to recognize the Black-owned businesses across the country. Black business owners account for about 10% of U.S. businesses and about 30% of all minority-owned businesses. Numerous resources state that black-owned businesses have been hardest hurt by COVID-19 shutdowns. A study by Robert Fairlie, University of […]
Uncomfortable Conversations About Race Is Where Real Change Begins An Interview with Jessica M. Oladapo, founder, Diversity 2 Inclusion, Inc. www.diversity2inclusion.org “Initially, I ran from my calling,” Jessica Oladapo said with a smile in her voice. Those are surprising words coming from a person so passionate about her work with Diversity 2 Inclusion, an organization […]
Nominations open: Top Women in Store Brands 2020 The 2020 Top Women in Store Brands nomination process is now open and accepting submissions for deserving candidates through Friday, July 10. It’s year eight of the awards program – established by Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE), a nonprofit professional development organization, and Store Brands. The awards aim […]
The WISE Mentor Circle Program, now in its fourth year, provides an opportunity for Partner Members to network with a diverse group of industry counterparts. Our program connects thought leaders from varied positions in the Store Brands industry and provides a forum where diversity and leadership topics are explored. “With an ever-changing landscape, now – […]
The first topic discussed with WISE Connect was “Self Care Isn’t Selfish – Putting YOU First.” A total of 21 people participated in this inaugural event scheduled in three separate time slots. “It’s always both nerve-wracking and exciting to launch a new program, and to my delight, the inaugural WISE Connect Online event turned out to […]
Get Motivated to Lead While You #StayAtHome Where’s your head at right now with everything going on? We are still in the midst of an uncertain time – and in all reality, it’s likely to last longer than any of us probably want to think about. So, like many people, have you defaulted to feeling […]
What is WISE Connect Online? WISE Connect Online is a small group (10 people or fewer) video networking event. Attendees will join the call via video and will have the opportunity to share, learn and connect with industry peers- virtually! There will be a core focus topic for each event. While there will be an […]