The Workshop at Macy’s accelerator program is welcoming 25 business owners who offer products including home, beauty items, apparel and toys to its class of 2023. The home participants are Aya & Pete, domoINK, Rochelle Porter, Surprise Powerz and Wax Buffalo. The...
In an initiative to support diverse-owned and underrepresented businesses, Macy’s has announced a new program designated S.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach, which includes a multiyear, multifaceted funding program to advance entrepreneurial growth,...
Ace Hardware has announced plans to add 4.4 million square feet of distribution capacity by opening three new warehouses in the next five years. The distribution center plans come in the aftermath of Ace adding more than 2.5 million square feet to its network over the...
Lina Hu, founder, chairman and CEO of Clipper Corporation, was named 2022 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Greater Los Angeles. Clipper Corp., based in Carson, Calif., develop and markets retail cookware and cutlery under such brands as Viking; and the...
In an expanding initiative, Walmart has made its selections for the ninth annual Open Call event, with almost 1,200 small and mid-sized business owners receiving official invitations. The company stated that this year’s class is the largest group of registrants ever...