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Our Mission

We see you—and we welcome everyone. At J.Crew Group, our top priority is creating an environment where our associates, customers and communities feel safe, seen and empowered to show up as their most authentic selves. We're committed to cultivating a culture of positive impact—championing inclusivity and meaningfully supporting our people and communities.

Associates

Our Philosophy: Everybody In

We are committed to creating an environment where all associates are set up for success and able to thrive. Our belonging represents the evolution of our diversity, equity and inclusion practices and requires total engagement from associates at all levels.

How we’re investing in our associates

Talent Acquisition & Retention

We are committed to creating an environment where all associates are set up for success and able to thrive. Our belonging represents the evolution of our diversity, equity and inclusion practices and requires total engagement from associates at all levels.

Learning & Growth

Our learning experiences deepen cultural competency and reinforce the collaborative, inclusive culture that powers our teams.

Engagement

We offer purpose-driven engagement opportunities that empower associates to take part in shaping our culture and driving impact.

Associate Impact Groups

Our Philosophy: Everybody In

Inclusive workplaces are built—intentionally and collaboratively. At J.Crew Group, our Associate Inclusion Groups (AIGs) play a vital role in shaping a culture where diverse perspectives are respected, community is fostered and every associate has space to contribute and grow.

A few of our groups

Noir

Our focus: to connect and amplify the contributions of Black associates in the corporate office, stores and allies who wish to join our efforts at J.Crew Group.

Family

Our focus: to assist, foster meaningful discussion and drive engagement with working parents, future parents, caregivers and allies at J.Crew Group.

Pride

Our focus: to honor and elevate the LQBTQ+ community, providing opportunities for both members and allies to build understanding at J.Crew Group.

Unidos

Our focus: to champion support that empowers, inspires and equips excellence within the Latino/a/e/x + Hispanic community at J.Crew Group.

Women+

Our focus: to provide a platform that strengthens the leadership, power and impact of women and gender-expansive people at J.Crew Group.

Customers

Our Philosophy: Open to All

We welcome all to join our community—every size, shape, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, ability and sexual orientation.

How we’re investing in our customers

Product

We take pride in what we create—and how we create it—considering inclusivity into every aspect of our quality, fit, inspiration and style standards.

Storytelling

Our storytelling celebrates individuality and shared identity—inviting dialogue, deepening connection and inspiring what’s next.

Customer Experience

From store to site, we design every experience to make customers feel recognized, cared for and genuinely welcome.

Community

Our Philosophy: Open to All

We’re committed to reducing our impact and making a positive difference in our community. We aim to drive meaningful change that uplifts and supports those around us.

How we’re investing in our community

Partnership

We partner with mission-driven organizations that share our commitment to impact and progress—supporting initiatives that uplift communities, expand opportunity and shape a more inclusive and forward-thinking future for retail.

Sustainability

We share our progress through annual reporting—affirming our commitment to sustainability and social equity and engaging our broader community in the work ahead.

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