Costco, DEI

Calls for Costco boycott mount after board upholds DEI commitment
Some supporters of President-elect Trump accuse the retailer of “illegal discrimination,” fueling online outrage. Costco’s Board of Directors is standing up for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program.
Trump supporters threaten to boycott Costco over DEI initiatives
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Costco stands firm on DEI initiatives despite conservative pressure
In a bold move that sets it apart from other major retailers, Costco has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
When an anti-DEI activist took a swing at Costco, the board hit back
A shareholder proposal is arguing that Costco's diversity, equity and inclusion policies are making the Issaquah-based company susceptible to legal risks.
Costco faces boycott threats after defending controversial policy
Costco (COST) appears to have ended 2024 on a positive note with consumers as the warehouse club’s products and deals went viral on TikTok almost every week last year. The increased momentum translated to Costco recently facing a significant boost in sales and profits.
Costco Doubled Down On DEI As A Business Case: What We Can All Learn
Costco is not here for the anti-DEI rhetoric, pushback or bullying. In a recent BOD meeting they double downed on DEI. Let's ...
Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push
Costco's board of directors is urging shareholders to vote against a proposal that would eliminate the wholesale retailer's ...
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Costco Bucks the Anti-DEI Trend
Costco’s board rejected a proposal to study its DEI policies, saying it reflects the anti-DEI bias of the National Center for Public Policy Research.
In Costco’s Defense Of DEI Efforts, Lessons For Business Leaders
Costco’s defense of its DEI efforts holds valuable insights for companies navigating challenges to diversity, equity and ...
Costco board stands firm on DEI policies as think tank pushes for review
The National Center for Public Policy Research, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative think tank, wants the company to ...
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Costco Stands Its Ground, Asserts Business Case for DEI
Costco has set a great example of finding the value in values — and a precedent that hopefully many more companies will ...
Costco is pushing back — hard — against the anti-DEI movement
Walmart, John Deere, Tractor Supply and other companies are changing or walking away from diversity, equity and inclusion ...
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Costco shuts down shareholders demand to ditch DEI hiring practices
The Costco board has rejected a request from shareholders to drop its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
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Did Costco just reset the narrative around DEI?
In contrast to a slew of companies, the warehouse retailer has forcefully rejected an anti-DEI shareholder proposal as bad for business.