DEI, Costco

Former Costco executive defends its DEI policies, says critics don't understand the company's culture
The former executive claims that Costco has always valued the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, even before the term "DEI" existed. Costco executives see the company’s culture as a key factor in its success and that, to his ears, DEI is synonymous with the way the company has always done business.
Virginia Attorney General signs letter asking Costco to end its DEI policies
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Republican attorneys general call out Costco for maintaining DEI policies
Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the Republican officials instructed Costco to let them know within 30 days whether it would get rid of its DEI policies or explain why not. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
GOP attorneys general urge Costco to drop diversity policies, cite Trump’s order
North Dakota’s Drew Wrigley is among the 19 attorneys general who sent a letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris citing Republican President Donald Trump’s executive order
Virginia A.G. Miyares joins other attorney generals calling on Costco to end diversity, equity, inclusion policies
The letter claims that race-neutral practices "honor the founding ideals of this country," while diversity, equity and inclusion policies are discriminatory.
Former Costco Executive Hits Back at DEI Criticism: 'Who We Are'
A former executive at the bulk store told Fox News that the company has always strived to hire a diverse workforce that ...
Costco isn't the problem, neither is DEI
It's why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in a recent letter signed by 18 other Republican attorneys general, called ...
Costco DEI Commitment Draws Warning From Conservative State Attorneys General
DEI policies, companies such as Target and McDonald’s have already pulled away from their previous commitments. Not Costco, ...
Costco shoppers respond to company’s DEI ‘commitment’ — as other major retailers scale back
Costco shoppers shared their opinions about the company’s “commitment” to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in ...
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"They're nuts" Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary reacts to Costco's decision to stand firm on DEI policies
Costco, the wholesale grocery giant, has planted its flag firmly in the diversity landscape, drawing a sharp reaction from ...
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Costco Shareholders Vote Against Rolling Back DEI
Costco shareholders push back against efforts to undermine its pro-diversity policies and get a stark warning.
Here’s why Costco will eventually drop DEI, says activist investor
The NCPR had made a bid for Costco executives to investigate the risks the company’s business posed to the company’s bottom ...
Rev. Al Sharpton, N.J. leaders rally at Costco to support its DEI efforts
The Rev Al Sharpton, the fiery, high-profile political and civil rights activist, led a highly- anticipated demonstration to ...
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 ...
Costco, Teamsters, reach 'tentative agreement' likely averting strike as company's DEI controversy rages on
The looming threat of 18,000 Costco store employees heading to the picket lines appears less likely, with the Teamsters labor ...