DIVERSITY. EQUITY. INCLUSION. Images of Belk employees on colorful background. ALYSJA C. VP, Legal Counsel. BRANDON W. Planning, Kids. LINDSEY S. Apparel Designer. CHIRAG P. VP Planning, Home. WHITNEY G. Store Operation Lead. OUR GOALS. Foster a sense of belonging for our associates, customers & community. Support underrepresented associates with opportunities for advancement. Improve health, security & education for underserved communities through giving & volunteering. OUR COMMITMENT. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We’re on a mission to break down inequality and make a positive impact against systemic racism every day.
REPRESENTATION. We strive to reflect our customers and communities in the products we carry and teams we create. We’re proud to support over 30 diverse-founded brands, practice inclusive interviewing and hiring and offer programs to develop and retain diverse individuals.
COMMUNITY. Giving back to our community has been one of our core values since 1888. We’re dedicated to supporting these non-profits focused on the education, safety and security of underserved communities. Logos for Human Rights Campaign, Asian American Lead and Young Black Leadership Alliance
DIALOGUE. We encourage thoughtful conversation around topics impacting underrepresented communities. Our goal is to create awareness, foster understanding and ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
BELONGING. We want everyone to feel accepted and supported, all the time. We offer mentoring, sponsorship and advocacy programs to help break down barriers, seven business resource groups to connect associates in a social setting and a variety of wellness benefits.
  • REPRESENTATION  We strive to reflect our customers and communities in the products we carry and teams we create. We’re proud to support over 30 diverse-founded brands, practice inclusive interviewing and hiring and offer programs to develop and retain diverse individuals.
  • DIALOGUE  We encourage thoughtful conversation around topics impacting underrepresented communities. Our goal is to create awareness, foster understanding and ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
  • COMMUNITY  Giving back to our community has been one of our core values since 1888. We’re dedicated to supporting these non-profits focused on the education, safety and security of underserved communities. Logos for Human Rights Campaign, Asian American Lead and Young Black Leadership Alliance
  • BELONGING  We want everyone to feel accepted and supported, all the time. We offer mentoring, sponsorship and advocacy programs to help break down barriers, seven business resource groups to connect associates in a social setting and a variety of wellness benefits.
OUR BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUPS. We have 7 unique groups dedicated to bringing associates together for a cause, from empowering women to caring for the environment. OUR PROGRESS. Through nonprofit partnerships, community events, Charity Sales, corporate donations and more, we gave over $7 million in 2021 alone.