Newsweek6d
How Costco Is Bucking the DEI Trend
As companies across the U.S. are dropping diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs to avoid criticism and backlash by conservative activists, retail giant Costco is standing firm.
Wall Street Journal8d
Why Costco Isn’t Joining the Backlash Against DEI
In a steady parade of companies retreating from their diversity efforts, Costco Wholesale COST2.55%increase; green up pointing triangle is standing out by holding fast. Ahead of its annual meeting ...
The Independent8d
Costco remains committed to DEI. Its CEO told a critic ‘I am not prepared to change’
Costco is facing its own threat as some believe DEI initiatives present “litigation, reputational and financial risks to the company,” the outlet reported. Still, its board wrote in a memo ...
Costco's DEI defense, Walmart's DEI backlash, and AI in fast food: Retail news roundup
Costco (COST) is sticking to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments, while Walmart faces backlash from ...
Seeking Alpha7d
Costco defends DEI efforts, touts benefits of staff diversity
"It's clear that DEI holds litigation, reputational and financial risks to the company, and therefore financial risks to shareholders," NCPPR's proposal read. "Costco likely has at least 200,000 ...
Apple Joins Costco In Opposing Conservative Meddling In DEI Programs
Apple joined Costco in firmly calling for its shareholders to vote against conservative proposals requesting they end DEI ...
CBS News6d
Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity
Jeff Raikes, a Costco board member, has touted the economic benefits of diverse workplaces, posting on social media in November that "attacks on DEI aren't just bad for business — they hurt our ...
Teamsters to rally outside Costco headquarters
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to Washington, DC, police lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky and officer Terence Sutton for their roles in the death of 20-year-old Karon ...