WWD | August 18, 2021 Pinterest revealed a new computer vision-enabled hair pattern search tool on Tuesday that was created with people of color in mind. The filter for beauty searches distinguishes and sorts results according to six different hair patterns: protective, coily, curly, wavy, straight and shaved/bald. Pinterest said it has detected hair patterns in more than 500 million images in its platform. The tool is a progression from Pinterest’s skin tone ranges, a beauty

A Bullseye View | August 3, 2021 More than 15 years ago, Target dedicated a diversity and inclusion team to work closely with strategies to retain and recruit diverse team members and products from more diverse suppliers and to develop new learnings. Target's journey toward greater diversity, equity and inclusion goes along as other individuals and organizations seek a similar goal. The result: “Growing the Circle: Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Together,” a for

A Bullseye View | April 7, 2021 Today, Target announces a commitment to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025. It will help create more equitable experiences for Black guests, and use the company’s size, scale and resources to create economic opportunity for Black-owned businesses that extends outside of Target. The plans include: Increasing the number of products from Black-owned businesses to more than 500 across Target stores and online

A Bullseye View | February 22, 2021 Target is partnering with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as an essential part to ensuring Black guests see themselves represented in products, stores and teams. From their focus on serving first-generation students to their important work helping bridge the academic achievement gap, HBCUs play a critical role in supporting and developing Black talent. Target’s inaugural HBCU Design Challenge, invited HBCU students to s

A Bullseye View | February 1, 2021 Target’s celebrating Black voices, heritage and creativity with their Black History Month collection, including hundreds of items from Black designers and businesses. Not only this month, but the collection is part of Target’s Black Beyond Measure campaign, focused on celebrating Black life every day and Target's ongoing commitment to support and uplift the Black community. This year’s collection includes three designs from up-and-coming Bla

Retail Dive | January 19, 2021 Following protests against systemic racism and police brutality last year, Ipsy and many other retailers have promised to support and invest in Black-owned companies. Brands immediately came out with statements, with some pledging financial support to organizations fighting racial injustice or to Black-owned businesses. Aurora James, founder and creative director of accessories brand Brother Vellies, called on multi-brand retailers to make the 1

Best Buy Blog | January 12, 2021 No one could have imagined that webcams would be among the hottest tech products of 2020, but that’s exactly what happened in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic — and Best Buy had to act quickly to serve consumers’ shifting needs. Best Buy’s primary focus throughout the pandemic was on keeping everyone safe while continuing to meet customers’ essential needs. For example, accelerating its planned launches of contactless curbside pickup an