"We are committed to making Macy's the headquarters for the multicultural consumer," says Debbie Murtha, Senior Vice President, Cosmetics, for Macy's Merchandising Group.
"This customer now represents 30 percent of our customer base, and she wants sophisticated and relevant brands that address her specific needs. We are always looking to collaborate with new suppliers to create and develop unique product offerings and new product categories with high significance to ethnic beauty care. The diversity fair has been created with this mission in mind."
To be eligible for participation, potential vendors must complete and return a supplier application form by July 13th, 2007. Along with the application, vendors will also be required to submit a press kit and product samples.
Other criteria for selection include: proof of certification by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council, Women's Business Enterprise National Council, or other business organization for minority or women-owned companies, EDI capability, ASN compliancy, and sales volume.
For additional details on the Supplier Diversity Fair or to download a vendor application, visit. Selected participants will be notified by July 20th, 2007.
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