The Workshop at Macy's, the retail industry's longest-running vendor accelerator program, is returning for its 2022 programming with a new class of 25 entrepreneurs and an enhanced curriculum.
The program, which focuses on diverse, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises, aims to provide high-potential entrepreneurs with the tools they need to scale their businesses. This year's five-week program will take place both virtually and in-person in New York City from April 25 to May 27, 2022. To
further strengthen the program, The Workshop at Macy's will introduce exciting enhancements, including new classes such as Strategic Sourcing and Pitching for Funding, to improve the Supply Chain and Financial Management curriculum.
Michelle Wang, Macy's vice president of retail diversity strategy, stated that the enhancements, including business grants, would help accelerate the participants' success and better support growth opportunities for these underrepresented businesses.
Since its launch in 2011, The Workshop at Macy's has fostered growth in underrepresented merchandise suppliers and graduated over 175 vendors, including Alex Woo, Urban Hydration, Verona Collection, Twelve NYC, Mateo New York, Fe Noel, Foot Nanny, and Eleven60.
“This year, The Workshop at Macy’s returns with several enhancements to continue evolving the program as a business accelerator for the participants,” said Michelle Wang – Macy’s vice president of retail diversity strategy…
