Like others during the pandemic, Olivia Kim, the vice president of creative projects at Nordstrom, spent a lot of time looking at dishes and other housewares. In her case, it was not just because she was working from home, but also because she was putting together a home goods department.

As part of the social justice movement known as the 15 Percent Pledge, Black-owned brands, including the Harlem Candle Co., Goodee and Estelle Glassware, are also featured prominently. “We wanted to show the diversity of the community of creators we’ve cultivated,” Ms. Kim said.

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