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Anyone whose job results in a consumer experience
SOURCE: NRF 2024
RETAIL IS
LET'S CLOSE THE GAP
55 MILLION RETAIL* JOBS IN AMERICA
6% of leadership roles are held by women of color.
According to NRF, "Retail means jobs"
Retail supports one in four American jobs, a total of 55 million.
Retail has a total GDP impact of 2.8 trillion.
The industry operates 4 million establishments.
Retail is the number one private sector employer
Almost 60% of these jobs are held by women.
37% of leadership roles are held by women.
6% of leadership roles are held by women of color.
*Anyone whose job results in a customer experience. NRF 2024
VISION
to ensure women of color succeed and thrive in the retail industry.
VALUES
Belongingness. Inclusion is at our core. We want every woman of color to feel at home and see herself represented in our organization.
Readiness. We seek to ensure that women of color, at all levels of the industry, are prepared to seize opportunities and achieve promotions.
Connectedness. We believe in the power of community and in creating access to networking, sharing, and supporting.
MISSION
to elevate women of
color, diversify the
C-suite, and transform
the industry.
Empowerment. We want women of color to feel confident, capable, supported, and celebrated in pursuing their goals and ambitions with authenticity.
Advocacy. Together with our allies, we use our platforms and our positions to champion policies and practices that benefit women of color in the workplace.
Equity. We are driven to create a just and equitable future for women of color in the retail industry.
WE PROVIDE
Hard and soft skills training, leadership development, and a support network for women of color in retail and adjacent industries.
WE ENABLE
Organizations and talented women of color to thrive through sponsorship. We connect rising talent with growth tools and help companies build strong cultures that drive retention and advancement—creating powerful success stories that inspire our entire network.
WE EMPOWER
Companies with access to
job-ready talent across all functions and levels. We provide WOC with support and tools for achievement
HOW WE DO IT
Mitigate professional isolation
We Should Know Each Other™
Soft and Hard Skills training
Coaching and Mentoring
Corporate Culture advisory
Unique Brand Recruiting Events
Advocate, learn and connect
C X O Dinners
EVENTS
26 Sessions
11,000 Attendees
WORKSHOPS
3 Sessions
100 Attendees
PRESENTATIONS
10 Sessions
2,300 Attendees
ADVISORY SESSIONS
6 Sessions
400 Attendees
DATABASE MEMBERS
4,500
SOCIAL MEDIA REACH
3,000
OUR IMPACT FOR 2024
HOW WE DO IT
Mitigate professional isolation
We Should Know Each Other™
Soft and Hard Skills training
Coaching and Mentoring
Corporate Culture advisory
Unique Brand Recruiting Events
Advocate, learn and connect
C X O Dinners
55 MILLION RETAIL* JOBS IN AMERICA
6% of leadership roles are held by women of color.
*Anyone whose job results in a customer experience. NRF 2024
According to NRF, "Retail means jobs"
Retail supports one in four American jobs, a total of 55 million.
Retail has a total GDP impact of 2.8 trillion.
The industry operates 4 million establishments.
Retail is the number one private sector employer
Almost 60% of these jobs are held by women.
37% of leadership roles are held by women.
6% of leadership roles are held by women of color.
WE PROVIDE
Hard and soft skills training, leadership development, and a support network for women of color in retail and adjacent industries.
WE ENABLE
Organizations and talented women of color to thrive through sponsorship. We connect rising talent with growth tools and help companies build strong cultures that drive retention and advancement—creating powerful success stories that inspire our entire network.
WE EMPOWER
Companies with access to
job-ready talent across all functions and levels. We provide WOC with support and tools for achievement
Belongingness. Inclusion is at our core. We want every woman of color to feel at home and see herself represented in our organization.
Readiness. We seek to ensure that women of color, at all levels of the industry, are prepared to seize opportunities and achieve promotions.
Connectedness. We believe in the power of community and in creating access to networking, sharing, and supporting.
Empowerment. We want women of color to feel confident, capable, supported, and celebrated in pursuing their goals and ambitions with authenticity.
Advocacy. Together with our allies, we use our platforms and our positions to champion policies and practices that benefit women of color in the workplace.
Equity. We are driven to create a just and equitable future for women of color in the retail industry.
VALUES
Inclusion is at our core. We want every woman of color to feel at home and see herself represented in our organization.
We seek to ensure that women of color, at all levels of the industry, are prepared to seize opportunities and achieve promotions.
Advocate for inclusion and professional advancement for women in the retail industry by engaging in discussions, sharing research, and promoting policies that align with WOCRA's mission.
Advocate for inclusion and professional advancement for women in the retail industry by engaging in discussions, sharing research, and promoting policies that align with WOCRA's mission.
Advocate for inclusion and professional advancement for women in the retail industry by engaging in discussions, sharing research, and promoting policies that align with WOCRA's mission.
Advocate for inclusion and professional advancement for women in the retail industry by engaging in discussions, sharing research, and promoting policies that align with WOCRA's mission.
VISION
to ensure women of color succeed and thrive in the retail industry.
MISSION
to elevate women of color, diversify theC-suite, and transform the industry.
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