Category: Corporate
By Arkansas Black Vitality Nov. 25, 2025 — The unanimous appointment of Michael J. Bender as the permanent CEO of Kohl’s is significant, as it adds his name to the small, exclusive list of Black chief executives leading Fortune 500 companies. Bender’s leadership at the $18 billion retailer places him alongside a distinguished group of […]
Black Shoppers approaching holidays with side-eye toward businesses that don’t support like-minded causes By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Nov. 25, 2025 — As a record number of shoppers are expected to hit retail venues this extended Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, black consumers are blending celebration with self-care, indulgence, and value-driven decision-making. Earlier this year, […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality — Nov. 18, 2025 — Philander Smith University has received a transformative $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single contribution in the institution’s 147-year history. University leaders hailed the donation as a resounding vote of confidence in Philander Smith’s mission to educate academically accomplished students who are […]
Nov. 14, 2025 — Walmart Inc. on Thursday announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Furner, 51, to succeed Doug McMillon, 59, as President and CEO of Walmart Inc., effective February 1, 2026. Furner was also elected to the company’s Board of directors, effective immediately. McMillon will retire on January 31, 2026, but remain on […]