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Recently, 12 Wayfairians attended the Lesbians Who Tech & Allies NYC Summit to hear from leaders from across the country on the importance of inclusion, social responsibility and action in tech. To further our mission of creating an inclusive workplace that represents the diversity of the people we serve, Wayfair was proud to sponsor of the New York 2024 Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit. With over 100,000 members, Lesbians Who Tech & Allies is committed to visibility, intersectionality and changing the face of technology. Learn more about Lesbians Who Tech & Allies here:?https://lnkd.in/gsMxGwj

We’re excited to announce that Wayfair is furthering our investment in renewable energy by joining our second aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in North America, alongside Akamai Technologies and Teradyne. The Prairie Solar project in Illinois developed by BayWa r.e. Americas, combines our collective purchasing power to directly impact large-scale, environmentally safe solar projects. Read more about the agreement here: https://lnkd.in/eGWvjnEK Wayfair will purchase 20MW of renewable energy generated, accelerating our goal of reducing Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035. Learn more about what we doing to protect the home we all share here: https://lnkd.in/g5fXQHFe

Thank you to the 250 pros that attended Wayfair Professional’s first-ever Pro Appreciation event! Inspired by Wayfair Professional's 2024 Fall Renovation trend “Jazz Revival”, attendees had the opportunity to learn all things Wayfair Professional, enjoy a jazz themed brunch and shop with 10% off in our Wilmette, IL store. Thank you to the Wayfair Professional team and our friends at Pinterest for their hard work in organizing the event!

Fiona Tan, Wayfair’s CTO, recently joined Arun Shastri and Gopi Vikranth on ZS’s Reinventing Customer Experience podcast to discuss how Wayfair is integrating AI to personalize the shopping experience both online and in person. “A customer might have a difficult time describing the product that they are looking for, while working with a huge catalog,” said Fiona “We are using AI, ML, and more recently, generative AI to understand exactly what a customer wants and find a match that is right for them.” Learn more about how Wayfair is using AI in the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e6wQtKkD

Liza Lefkowski, Wayfair’s VP of Merchandising, Proprietary Brands and Stores, was named to Furniture Today’s People to Watch List of 2024! The list features 20 industry leaders and top executives whose career path and trajectory put them in a unique position to change the industry they serve. With the opening of our first-ever Wayfair store in Wilmette, IL in May, Liza continues to be focused on creating an omni-channel experience to make sure our customers are shopping how they want to shop. “We’re in a dynamic and exciting time, not just for Wayfair, but in the retail space generally,” said Liza. “With physical retail stores, we’re able to get much closer to our customers and interact with them in a very direct way.” Read more about Liza’s accomplishments and what’s to come in the future here:?https://lnkd.in/e4WxMnya

Niraj Shah, Wayfair CEO & Co-Founder, was named to Home Accents Today’s People to Watch List of 2024! With the opening of our first-ever physical retail store in Wilmette, IL and more to come in the future, Niraj is focused on being the retailer of choice for shoppers looking for anything home for years to come. "We are excited to offer our customers more ways to shop with the opening of our physical retail stores and we continue to invest in our technology and supply chain to create a seamless shopping experience, from purchase to delivery,” said Niraj. Read the full story here:?https://lnkd.in/g4nnriN4

In 2023, we saw business from diverse-owned suppliers at Wayfair double. Shardé Marchewski and Margaret Pierson recently co-authored a story for the Harvard Business Review on how spotlighting minority-owned businesses can drive results. “These suppliers often haven’t had broad exposure to customers,” said Shardé. “Their products feel fresh and new, helping retailers attract and retain customers.” Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gnF6Uhb3

In this month’s edition of Behind the Box, we are proud to introduce Shardé Marchewski, Global Head of Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair! In this edition, Shardé shared how building trust has been the most successful asset in her leadership toolbox. “When you trust your manager, you're more likely to feel engaged and motivated in your work. This engagement encourages collaboration and teamwork, which can ignite creativity and lead to innovative solutions, ultimately enhancing the organization’s performance.” Read more about Shardé's leadership journey and how she builds trust to get the most out of her team: https://lnkd.in/eujGeP22

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Tastemakers Designer Shops! Sanjeev Singh Sahni, Vice President of B2B Business & Global Sales, said it best: "This is another way we're showing up as your one-stop Pro shop – and we couldn't be more excited." Learn more about these curated collections for Pros, by Pros: https://lnkd.in/eiQZuqkJ #WayfairProfessional #WayfairProTastemakers #Tastemakers #B2B #BrandAffiliate #AffiliatePartnership #DesignerShops

We are thrilled to share that Wayfair has teamed up with Community Solutions, Inc. to support individuals transitioning out of homelessness in Jacksonville, FL and Nashville, TN! Through donations of gift cards and furnishings–including couches, beds, and more–we hope we can help turn their apartments into spaces that are just right for them. “We know the value and importance of creating spaces that are just right for you,” says Shardé Marchewski, Wayfair’s Global Head of Purpose and Inclusion. “These donations will help individuals transitioning out of homelessness truly see their new space turned into a home.” Read all about the initiative here: https://lnkd.in/e7r2QYej