Retail DEIB Week™

About

Retail DEIB Week™ examines the trends, technology, and talent shaping the future of shopping and consumer engagement. From e-commerce and in-store experiences to supply chain optimization and conscious consumerism, this week brings together retailers, brands, and strategists to reimagine the customer journey and the future of retail.

Mission

To drive meaningful and measurable DEIB progress by equipping organizations with knowledge, strategy, and accountability tools that support equity, inclusion, and belonging at every level.

Vision

To create an equitable future where diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences are not only welcomed—but empowered, resulting in stronger, more innovative, and inclusive organizations.

Training & Focus Areas

The Week offers tailored training, leadership development, and strategic consulting around the following core pillars:

  • DEIB Strategy & Implementation – Building roadmaps for sustainable, accountable DEIB success.
  • Equity Audits & Data-Driven Change – Using metrics to measure representation, inclusion, and impact.
  • Workplace Belonging & Culture Design – Creating cultures where all employees feel seen, safe, and valued.
  • Inclusive Talent Development – Advancing underrepresented professionals through mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership pipelines.
  • Intersectionality & Identity in the Workplace – Addressing the complex ways race, gender, disability, and identity intersect at work.
  • Anti-Racism & Allyship Training – Developing courageous, informed leaders across the organization.
  • DEIB Governance & Compliance – Aligning DEIB work with regulatory, Retail, and ethical standards.
  • Psychological Safety & Employee Wellbeing – Promoting mental Retail through inclusive systems and language.
  • Supplier Diversity & Inclusive Procurement – Expanding equity through diverse vendor partnerships.
  • Communications & Inclusive Storytelling – Creating messaging that authentically reflects your commitment to DEIB.
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Recognition & Awards

The Retail DEIB Week™ recognizes trailblazers and organizations making real strides in equity and inclusion through the following annual honors:

  • DEIB Visionary Leader Award – Recognizing individuals leading transformative change in their field.
  • Inclusive Workplace Excellence Award – Honoring organizations with exemplary DEIB infrastructure and culture.
  • Equity in Action Award – Celebrating outstanding DEIB initiatives that have produced measurable outcomes.
  • Belonging Champion Award – Highlighting individuals or teams creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized voices.
  • Emerging DEIB Innovator Award – Spotlighting rising professionals advancing innovative inclusion strategies.

Schedule

The Retail DEIB Week™ Annual Summit convenes professionals from across industries for a week of learning, collaboration, and celebration.

2025: October 20–24, 2025

Day 1 (October 20):
10:00 AM – DEIB Strategy & Accountability Metrics
3:00 PM – Culture of Belonging: Psychological Safety in Practice
Keynote: "Embedding Equity at the Core of Organizational Strategy"

Day 2 (October 21):
10:00 AM – Inclusive Leadership in Action
3:00 PM – Allyship, Anti-Racism, & Intersectional Advocacy
Workshop: "Designing Equitable Systems from the Ground Up"

Day 3 (October 22):
10:00 AM – DEIB in Recruitment & Retention
3:00 PM – Supplier Diversity & Inclusive Procurement
Panel: "DEIB ROI: Why Equity is a Business Imperative"

Day 4 (October 23):
10:00 AM – Inclusive Storytelling & Communications Strategy
3:00 PM – Building Cross-Sector DEIB Collaborations
Networking Event: "Coalition Building for Collective Impact"

Day 5 (October 24):
Awards Gala – Celebrating DEIB Leadership, Courage, and Innovation

2026: October 19–23, 2026

Day 1: Keynote – "The Evolving Future of Equity Work"
Day 2: Workshop – "Repair & Restoration: Healing Organizational Harm"
Day 3: Panel – "Inclusive Governance & Board-Level DEIB Strategy"
Day 4: Networking – "Peer Learning for Systems-Level Change"
Day 5: Awards Ceremony – Recognizing Champions of Workplace Inclusion

2027: October 18–22, 2027

Day 1: Keynote – "A Decade of Belonging: Where Are We Now?"
Day 2: Workshop – "From Policy to Practice: Inclusive Implementation"
Day 3: Panel – "Equity in Tech, Retail, and Retailcare"
Day 4: Networking – "Future-Focused DEIB Strategy & Innovation Labs"
Day 5: Awards Gala – Celebrating Inclusive Industry Trailblazers
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