History & Awards
It started in 1994 Our Supplier Diversity program is created with 3 simple goals: - Strengthen and expand our business relationships with minority- and women-owned suppliers.
- Make them a part of our day-to-day business.
- Educated consumers and associates about our commitment to these businesses.
That same year, we joined the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc., a widely recognized minority supplier accreditation organization. 1997 We joined the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Inc., the most commonly used women’s business accreditation organization. Supplier Diversity Awards for 2008 - Multiethnic Supplier Partners Award by American Advertising Federation
- America’s Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities by DiversityBusiness.com
- First Lady of Supplier Diversity – Theresa Barrera by WE Magazine
- Top Supplier Diversity Programs by Black EOE Journal
- Best Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics by Hispanic Network
- Outstanding Corporate Supplier Diversity Award by National Minority Business Council
Supplier Diversity Awards for 2009- America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities - DiversityBusiness.com
- Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Multicultural Women - Professional Women's Magazine
- Top 50 Companies in Supplier Diversity - United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Top Supplier Diversity Programs for African Americans - Black EOE Journal
- Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics - Hispanic Network Magazine
Today Our Supplier Diversity program has gained great momentum since its inception, growing from $2 million in 1994 to more than $8 billion in 2008, including 2nd Tier spend. Our dedicated team is devoted to growing relationships with minority- and women-owned businesses. We identify, and help develop partnerships between diverse manufacturers and distributors to service state and regional markets. We serve a diverse mix of customers in communities across the country. Our diverse supplier partnerships help us provide the products our local customers want and need.
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