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Retailers Pledged Action on Diversity. Delivery Is Proving More Elusive.

Public pressure, especially from the 15 Percent Pledge, pushed many US-focused businesses to disclose information and promise progress, but the industry is still largely in a planning and promises stage.
Ulta said it will double the number of Black-owned brands it carries this year, but has not joined the 15 Percent Pledge. Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Ulta said it will double the number of Black-owned brands it carries this year, but has not joined the 15 Percent Pledge. Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Bloomberg)

Black History Month has seen fashion and beauty retailers announce everything from anti-bias training for store associates to executive mentorship programmes and shop-in-shops dedicated to Black-owned brands.

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