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    Jangala and the Fight to Connect Homeless Communities During COVID-19 Image

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    03-04-21

    Jangala and the Fight to Connect Homeless Communities During COVID-19

    Two key tools are often required to participate in today’s society: a device and the connectivity to make it work.
    Frankly Speaking with Franchisees: Seeing Potential Everywhere Image

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    02-26-21

    Frankly Speaking with Franchisees: Seeing Potential Everywhere

    Yum! Brands is a world-class family of restaurant brands with more than 2,000 franchisees who bring their own delicious flavors to the business and individual communities.
    'Race in the Workplace: The Black Experience,' a McKinsey & Co. Report Created in Collaboration with Walmart Image

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    02-26-21

    'Race in the Workplace: The Black Experience,' a McKinsey & Co. Report Created in Collaboration with Walmart

    Immediately following the tragic murder of George Floyd, we knew Walmart had to be part of the solution. As the largest employer in the country, which includes a workforce of approximately 300,000 Black and African American associates, we quickly focused on what we could do to make a difference at s...
    The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $500,000 in Response to Recent Winter Storms Image

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    02-25-21

    The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $500,000 in Response to Recent Winter Storms

    In response to the recent winter storms devastating the nation, The Home Depot Foundation announced today that it is committing up to $500,000 to aid with immediate relief efforts and short- and long-term recovery for communities impacted by historic winter storms, Uri and Viola.
    Somewhere Beyond the Plastic Bag Lies the Future of Retail Image

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    02-23-21

    Somewhere Beyond the Plastic Bag Lies the Future of Retail

    Globally, people use about 1 trillion plastic bags a year, and each bag has a dismally short lifespan of as little as 12 minutes. Fewer than 10% of them are recycled in the U.S., and single-use plastic bags continue to be one of the top ten items found along beaches and waterways.
    Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Announce Winter Weather Response Efforts To Help Those Affected by Recent Storms Image

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    02-22-21

    Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Announce Winter Weather Response Efforts To Help Those Affected by Recent Storms

    With the catastrophic storms, power outages and water shortages affecting Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $1 million in cash and in-kind product donations to help with response efforts. 
    Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner to Associates: 'A Memorable Year...and an Investment in You' Image

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    02-18-21

    Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner to Associates: 'A Memorable Year...and an Investment in You'

    John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart U.S., sent the following note to Walmart U.S. associates.
    Strategic, Sustainable Growth at Tractor Supply in a Year of Global Crisis Image

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    02-16-21

    Strategic, Sustainable Growth at Tractor Supply in a Year of Global Crisis

    Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), like everyone else, began 2020 with optimism for a new year and new decade led by a new CEO, Hal Lawton.
    Gildan Awarded Silver Class Distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2021 Image

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    02-15-21

    Gildan Awarded Silver Class Distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2021

    Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) has reinforced its position as a sustainable leader in apparel manufacturing with a ninth-consecutive recognition in The Sustainability Yearbook, an award that distinguishes the world’s highest performing sustainable companies.
    Black History Month: How Technology Enables Others to Experience the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Image

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    02-11-21

    Black History Month: How Technology Enables Others to Experience the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Each year, Black History Month signifies a time of reflection. An opportunity to look back at the lasting legacies of the Civil Rights trailblazers who fought for a better America and acknowledge and remember the centuries of struggle endured by the Black community.

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