Walmart shareholders fire back at controversial policy change
Walmart (WMT) was in the midst of controversy after it opted to follow a growing trend in corporate America. In December, the retail giant cut several initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A list of companies that have backed down on DEI, including Target, McDonald's, Walmart, and Meta
Companies that have withdrawn or toned down DEI initiatives include Target, Meta, and McDonald's. President Trump moved to end DEI initiatives at federal agencies shortly after his return to the White House. The number of companies ending their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs continues to grow.
Another major bank defends a work policy Trump aims to erase
One of the largest banks in the world has taken an unpopular stance on a controversial workplace policy that has been put on the chopping block in corporate America. Last year, major retailers such as Lowe’s,
The Future Of DEI: Employee Resource Groups, Allyship And Partnerships
DEI is growing, not dying. Learn three strategies to better adapt in this challenging political landscape: ERGs, allyship and partnerships.
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Tabitha Brown Warns Target Boycott Over DEI Rollback Could Hurt Black-Owned Brands
Tabitha Brown addresses Target's DEI rollback, warning of potential harm to Black-owned brands sold at the retailer.
Black-Owned Businesses Resist Boycott Calls After Target’s DEI Retreat
Anger at Target surged after it abandoned DEI programs, but Black-owned businesses that struggled to earn shelf space urged critics to focus on buying minority-owned companies' products instead.
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Who is Robby Starbuck? All we know about anti-DEI activist
A 35-year-old political newcomer and former Hollywood music video director, Robby Starbuck, has become one of the leading figures in the United States’ growing anti-DEI movement.
War On DEI: Deutsche Bank Stands ‘Firmly Behind’ Diversity Program As These Major Organizations Drop Them
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Why an activist investor says the battle against Costco DEI regime isn’t over
Costco rejected a bid to have their DEI policies investigated for risk Friday, but conservative activists say the fight is just beginning.
Disgruntled former employee in custody after firing shots at Katy-area Walmart, sheriff says
The sheriff initially described the incident as an “active shooter” but later said the suspect was in custody and there was no threat to the public.
SC's Alan Wilson calls on Costco to end DEI policies amid US companies ending initiatives
Attorney General Alan Wilson's office sent a letter to Costco's leadership demanding they remove their DEI policies within 30 days.
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Target Is Latest Retailer Rolling Back Its DEI Initiatives
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. is No. 7 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer’s 2024 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America, with nearly 2,000 locations. Walmart U.S. is No. 1 on The PG 100, while Costco is No. 3. PG also included all three companies on its Retailers of the Century list.