Month: February 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting perfumer Gwen Gonzalez and designer Katria Judkins and offering an exclusive candle collection they brought to life. Through her use of dreamy colors and golden accents, Judkins captured Gonzalez’s vision for four new fragrances inspired by Gonzalez ’s personal memories. This special collection is available at Bath & Body Works stores and online, and features these unique fragrances:

“You, Me & the Sea”—notes of blue orchid, fresh eucalyptus and saltwater“Gwen’s Note”—notes of creamy sandalwood, sage and soft lavender“Anna’s Garden”—notes of orange blossom, white tea and jasmine“My Sweet Sisters”—notes of sugared cinnamon, toasted hazelnut and cake batter

We believe that it’s important to spotlight underrepresented professionals in fragrance to raise awareness for their contributions and stories while signaling what’s possible for the next generation.

In support of that effort, the Bath & Body Works Foundation has donated $200,000 to support the American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program and the ACS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect’s mission. Our three-year partnership began in 2023 to help open doors for the next generation of leaders in chemistry-related fields, like perfumers and more.

Learn more about Gonzalez’s and Judkins’ creative process in the video above.

Originally posted by Progressive Grocer.

By Bridget Goldschmidt.

Inspired by the achievements of mothers throughout its market area of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, Jewel-Osco and diaper brand Huggies have rolled out the MOMents at Jewel-Osco contest. Aiming to recognize deserving moms and nourish families, the contest will award surprise grocery deliveries valued at more than $500 each.

See original post on Progressive Grocer and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

Since 1994, M·A·C Cosmetics has raised over $520,000,000 and counting to support healthy futures and equal rights for all through its iconic, philanthropic VIVA GLAM campaign. Thirty years later, M·A·C VIVA GLAM Lipsticks have been modernized with a makeover, with a silky matte finish and good-for-lips formula that looks richer, feels better, and lasts longer.

Meet M·A·Cximal Silky Matte VIVA GLAM Lipstick – the lipstick that still gives back 100%, but even better! We have refreshed the existing VIVA GLAM lipsticks that you know and love, and added a new shade to expand M·A·C VIVA GLAM’s fundraising efforts:

Intense brownish blue-red shade VIVA GLAM I is now VIVA HeartCreamy subdued pinkish-beige mauve shade VIVA GLAM II is now VIVA PlanetMuted brownish-plum shade VIVA GLAM III is now VIVA EmpoweredAnd deep neutral shade VIVA Equality is totally new!

These new lipstick names also reflect VIVA GLAM’s celebration of 30 years of VIVA GLAM with a wider charitable scope that reflects the challenges we face as a global community today. With a mission to promote equality for all, VIVA GLAM now focuses on four key pillars to further societal change and better the lives of everyone who calls our planet home.

SUPPORTING SEXUAL EQUALITY: M·A·C VIVA GLAM partners with local organizations to change policies, eliminate stigmas, and provide resources that promote healthy and happy futures for all.

EMPOWERING GENDER EQUALITY: M·A·C VIVA GLAM advocates for the rights of all people to have autonomy over their own bodies so they can live fully as their most authentic selves.

CHAMPIONING RACIAL EQUALITY: M·A·C VIVA GLAM builds on our long-standing conviction of representation, inclusion and equity for All Ages, All Races, All Genders by advocating for change and providing resources that advance racial justice.

PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL EQUALITY: M·A·C VIVA GLAM continues our pledge to do good for the planet by investing in safe, good-for-skin ingredients and innovative packaging designs that support a sustainable Earth.

You have the power to support healthy futures and equal rights for all by purchasing the four shades of M·A·Cximal Silky Matte VIVA GLAM Lipstick that give back 100%.

Learn more about M·A·C VIVA GLAM