Kroger rolls out supplier diversity guide
Kroger’s latest diversity effort includes a downloadable blueprint designed to help diverse businesses connect with the grocer and develop stronger… Read More »
Loans aim to aid firms owned by people of color, women
American Express contributed $40 million to the Accion Opportunity Fund, which has started issuing loans of up to $100,000 with… Read More »
Opinion: Barbecue storytelling needs to be more inclusive
Adrian Miller, author of “Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue,” assesses how Black barbecuers have been… Read More »
Ill. mandate calls for reporting of corporate board diversity
A new controversial Illinois mandate requiring corporations to report their board members’ gender, race and ethnicity is producing detailed responses… Read More »
Support for Asian businesses grows
Asian-owned businesses across the country have had to navigate racism and economic challenges during the pandemic, with 80% of business… Read More »
United plans MileagePlus promotions, partnerships
Luc Bondar, the head of United’s MileagePlus program, said United is planning bonus promotions for later this year and will… Read More »
2 senators ask airlines to refund tickets
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., are asking US airlines to refund tickets that were canceled during the… Read More »
“Digital nomads” the new face of business travel
The future of business travel may be shifting from the traditional model of visiting clients and attending large meetings to… Read More »
Delta recognizes hometown educators
Delta Air Lines and Delta Vacations surprised nine Atlanta Public School teachers who have gone above and beyond to care… Read More »
Ill. gets capital infusion for airport renovations
The Illinois Department of Transportation will use $94 million from the Rebuild Illinois program to renovate airports. Applications for the… Read More »
Column: Travel rebound depends on reopening, not airlines
Airlines have quickly adapted and messaged their safety protocols, and the aviation industry has proactively worked to educate travelers on… Read More »
FedEx’s bulk delivery service gains from e-commerce boom
FedEx Freight Direct has handled increased volumes of bulky items stemming from the pandemic-fueled surge in e-commerce, especially in the… Read More »