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Happy Veterans Day! Today, we are honoring those who have served for their country by highlighting our support for Homes For Our Troops and Marine LCPL Alberto Flores Jr. In 2005, while on his second combat deployment in Iraq, LCPL Flores sustained severe injuries to his right leg, ultimately requiring an amputation below the knee. We partnered with HFOT to deliver their 400th specially adapted home to the Flores family - furnishing the home with pieces that foster comfort, independence, and a true sense of belonging. “Having a specially adapted home is a priceless gift,” LCPL Flores shared. “I’m incredibly thankful to HFOT and all the donors for giving us a place where we can live freely and independently.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e249eyXT

Kate Gulliver, Wayfair’s CFO, recently spoke with Jennifer Williams at The Wall Street Journal, to discuss our approach to promotions that doesn’t compromise profitability. By partnering with suppliers, we can offer enticing deals that draw customers in—while keeping margins strong. “Only about 30% of revenue during a promotion comes from items that are marked down,” said Kate. “This gives us some conviction around the importance of this as a marketing tool.” Read the full story here:?https://lnkd.in/gYWCTb7d

Today we are highlighting one of our sustainable suppliers - Company C! Company C specializes in exciting rugs that not only add color to your home, but also support the planet and sustainable supply chains. By using renewable and recycled materials, such as wool, recycled synthetic fibers and more, you can feel good about your impact on the planet while you feel good in your own living room! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e-349UvY

Recently, Wayfairians across Talent and Technology attended the Grace Hopper Celebration in Philadelphia, PA! The Grace Hopper Celebration is a conference that brings together women and non-binary technologists for networking, learning, and professional development. Two of our very own Wayfairians had the honor of presenting at the conference: ? Katherine Gold, Lead Analyst of Advanced Analytics and Insights, presented in a session titled “Data Detective Academy: Hone Your Investigation Skills With Actionable Strategies” ? Akshayaa Govindan, Senior Manager of Product Personalization, led a session titled “Crafting your Career Narrative: The Power of Storytelling” Thank you to the Wayfairians that joined us in celebrating this year!

Wayfair has been named as a Top 25 Employer of Choice in the American Opportunity Index of 2024! The American Opportunity Index is the only employer ranking that measures how well America’s largest companies tangibly invest in their greatest asset-their employees-to drive business performance and individual career growth. Thank you to our Wayfairians for being a part of the team! Learn more here:?https://lnkd.in/gX7UJBHz #AmericanOpportunityIndex

We are proud to announce Wayfair Rewards, Wayfair’s brand new loyalty program! Members who enroll will enjoy member-only sales, 5% back in rewards, free shipping on all items, priority customer service and more! “We want to make it easy and affordable for people to create a home that truly reflects their style and meets their individual needs,” said Wayfair’s Chief Commercial Officer Jon Blotner. “From home renovations and seasonal decorating to everyday updates, Wayfair Rewards gives our members unmatched value and a seamless shopping experience that provides substantial, rapidly accumulating benefits and keeps rewarding them long after they’ve checked out.” Learn more about the program and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/enfbTNPv https://lnkd.in/eknnvdGG

Today, Adam Katz, Wayfair’s Global Head of Physical Retail, is at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago to share all things brick-and-mortar at Wayfair! Adam will join Anna Harman, Co-Founder & CEO of Studs, to discuss the importance of store experiences, even as the role of physical retail looks to support digital shopping. Get a look inside our first-ever Wayfair store with Joe Laszlo from Shoptalk below! #ShoptalkFall

At Wayfair, we believe that everyone has the right to a sense of home. This World Homelessness Day, Wayfair is highlighting our partnership with Community Solutions, Inc. - an organization that is working to create a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind. As one of the first recipients of Wayfair’s Neighborhood Fund, Community Solutions’ Built for Zero movement, a national effort to measurably reduce and end homelessness. The movement helped communities house 15,684 people experiencing homelessness in 2023 alone. Thank you to Community Solutions for making a huge impact in the communities we all share! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/enZBE-y5

Ever wonder what’s “behind the box” that holds your favorite new curtains or bedspread? Our BTB series highlights the leaders at Wayfair making home feel like home. Meet Kellie Greer, Senior Manager of Global Service Training at Wayfair. Kellie focuses on the importance of training and development, how we’re utilizing AI to enhance Service Training programs and the role training and development plays in Wayfair’s success as a company. “Being on a support team gives me the opportunity to work cross-functionally with multiple teams including Operations, Talent, Product and Engineering," said Kellie. "We’re able to come together to solve complex problems to provide solutions to improve our internal and external customer experience.” Learn all about Kellie's role and her impact at Wayfair here: https://lnkd.in/enwsV7Ha

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