Costco defends DEI policies

Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Scale Back DEI
Costco's stance in support of DEI contrasts with the positions taken by other big consumer brands, including Walmart and McDonald's.
Costco defends DEI policies even as others scale back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club to evaluate any business risks posed by its DEI practices. Here's what to know.
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back - Clone
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Investors were expected to vote on the recommendation during the company's annual meeting Thursday.
Costco defends its DEI policies as other US companies' shrink after Trump action
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Investors were expected to vote on the recommendation during the company’s annual meeting Thursday.
How Costco Is Bucking the DEI Trend
As companies roll back their DEI initiatives amid the political and legal firestorm around such programs, Costco is going against the tide.
US companies brace as Trump ramps up war against DEI
Bulk grocer Costco is in the crosshairs of activist groups that are urging it to reconsider its diversity policies. But many customers don’t care.
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 ...
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Why Costco Isn’t Joining the Backlash Against DEI
In a steady parade of companies retreating from their diversity efforts, Costco Wholesale COST0.48%increase; green up pointing triangle is standing out by holding fast. Ahead of its annual meeting ...
Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and other major companies to back off DEI
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and ...
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 ...
Costco Teamsters Vote To Strike, Challenging The Company's Pro-Worker Stance
Despite Costco claims it has a stable “cared-for employee base,” over 18,000 employees disagree. Costco Teamsters have voted ...
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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 ...