Black-owned businesses are adjusting their strategies as major retailers scale back diversity initiatives, with some entrepreneurs reconsidering partnerships and others looking for alternative growth avenues. While brands like Pound Cake and Puzzles of Color navigate shifting corporate commitments, founders remain focused on community-driven support, independent retail expansion, and fostering resilience in an evolving business landscape.
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D.C. officials ramp up efforts against repeat shoplifters during holiday shopping season
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has launched an initiative to target repeat shoplifters, with repeat offenders facing felony charges and up to 15 years in jail, in response to the rise in retail theft in the area.
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Baltimore settles with Walgreens for $80 million amid the opioid epidemic
By Ariyana Griffin AFRO Staff Writer agriffin@afro.com The City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an $80 million settlement with pharmaceutical giant, Walgreens, on Sept. 10. Baltimore officials claim that Walgreens furthered the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic in the city, and the business has agreed to resolve the city’s claims. The […]
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Black, disabled and dealing with the maze of health care
Adults with disabilities face delays in accessing medical equipment and supplies, which can lead to worsening health outcomes, chronic pain, and mental health issues, according to a new Urban Institute report.