Akola
Retail Luxury Goods and JewelryUnited States501-1000 Employees
Akola operates in the retail luxury jewelry space, offering pieces that reflect global design influences. The products are manufactured in Jinja, Uganda, where a workforce of women from rural communities earns dignified employment and living wages through the brand’s program. Each purchase is tied to social impact, aiming to improve the lives of women and their families. The company is based in the United States and is female-founded, led, and focused on empowering women. It sits within the luxury jewelry segment, emphasizing craft-based production using local materials. The National Retail Federation has recognized Akola as one of the brands shaping the future of retail.