Victoria’s Secret & Co.

Recently, VS&Co attended the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference, hailed as the largest minority business conference in the world. During the event, our Procurement team had the opportunity to network with passionate minority business owners and industry leaders from across the nation, while also sharing the important work we are doing to drive innovation and inclusion in our supplier base. Thank you to the teams that are helping VS&Co empower the economies where we live and work! You can learn more about our commitment to supplier diversity here: https://lnkd.in/e9wuP2Uz.

The VS&Co Asset Protection (AP) team is focused on protecting our company’s assets — people, product and property year-round. Comprised of over 150 passionate associates, AP works around the clock to keep our associates and customers safe and our offices, DCs and worldwide assets secure. As we head into holiday, AP takes extra precautions to prepare for this critical time of the year when our volume of customers and transactions increase. Thank you, AP, for all you do!

Recently, our ALL IN India IRG hosted its first volunteer event at the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Bangalore. During the event, the team created over 300 health and hygiene kits for local students with the goal to empower people with disabilities and underserved communities.

VS&Co is honored to be named as the most innovative specialty retailer and among the top most innovative companies overall in the annual American Innovation Index. The Index ranks the most innovative U.S. companies based on customer perceptions of products, services and ability to adapt to change and modern design. The American Innovation Index is the only index that ranks the level of innovation based on consumer experience rather than expert opinion. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dpJTbqbg

Thank you to all associates who participated and supported National Disability Employment Awareness Month programming this year. We extend a special thank you to our IRG ADAPT for organizing and leading inspiring and educational events!

Recently our Early Talent Recruiting team attended the Fashion Institute of Technology Career Fair in NYC where we were able to connect with upcoming Fashion, Retail, and Creative Talent and discuss upcoming internships for Spring 2025. Learn more about Early Talent Opportunities at Victoria's Secret and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eYp_wUMn #Internships #FindYourPerfectFIT #LifeatVS

Last week, our Asian Learning, Leadership, & Innovation Network (ALL IN), Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN), and Abled and Disabled Allies Partnering Together (ADAPT) Inclusion Resource Groups (IRGs) provided an inspiring look at the collaborative development of Victoria’s Secret’s mastectomy bras in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event featured breast surgeon Dr. Winnie Polen, DO, AVP of Design AMELIA WRIGHTSON, AVP of Community Relations Leslie Nixon, and was moderated by AVP of External Communications and Co-Lead of WIN Brooke Wilson. Thank you to all panelists and IRG leaders for bringing this important conversation to life. At VS&Co, advocating for and supporting the health and well-being of women is core to who we are as a company. You can learn more about the work VS&Co does to support women, including raising awareness and supporting cancer research, in our 2024 Women's Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/edxJUvbZ

During Fashion Week Columbus, the VS&Co Office of DEI proudly sponsored the Curve Premiere Runway Show organized by the Columbus Fashion Alliance, which celebrated the beauty and inclusion of diverse body shapes and sizes in the fashion industry. At the event, members of our VS Wear Test team and VS Technical Design team invited women to a personalized bra fitting to gain valuable insights about sizing needs as part of our ongoing commitment to ensure our products best meet the needs of all customers.

Recently, our ADAPT Inclusion Resource Group (IRG), for associates with disabilities, caregivers and allies, and Conexión, our IRG for associates who identify as Hispanic and/or Latinx and their allies, hosted a session featuring public speaker, DEIA consultant and content creator Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC. During the event, Catarina shared her personal story as a disabled Latiné woman to help foster a more inclusive world. A special thank you Catarina for sharing her journey with us, and both ADAPT and Conexión for organizing such an inspiring intersectional event!