National retailer sets goals for minorities and women but leaves out VOBs.

According to Kohl’s investor relation Web site, If you've ever shopped one the company’s “clean, bright department stores, you've already experienced our commitment to family, value and national brands.” Using diverse, small bussineses as suppliers is another of the company’s key commitments.

According to its supplier diversity Web site, “Kohl’s mission is to be the leading family-focused, value-oriented, specialty department store offering quality exclusive and national brand merchandise to the customer in an environment that is convenient, friendly and exciting. As an extension of our core values, Kohl's aspires to provide equal access to business opportunities for minority- and women-owned suppliers. This inclusive strategy enables us to better support our customers, associates and community.”

Does this mean that using small businesses owned by military veterans would not enable Kohl’s to support its customers, associates and community?”

For more information regarding Kohl’s Supplier Diversity Initiative, please e-mail supplierdiversity@kohls.com.

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