Costco, DEI

Costco board member defends DEI practices, rebukes companies scrapping policies
Despite a growing list of companies abandoning DEI, one Costco board member has called for "maximizing" it in the workplace as the wholesaler grapples with a shareholder dispute.
Costco TRIPLES down on DEI; board member rebukes other companies that have nixed policies
A big box retailer’s decision to double down on DEI made sense after a closer lo at one board member’s advocacy. “If you’ve been reading my […]
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 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 (DEI) programs in response to right-wing pressure. But Costco believes DEI improves its business and is standing behind its efforts.
Costco’s Rebuttal Reveals The Cost Of Anti-DEI Efforts
Costco’s Board’s rejection of a recent shareholder proposal underscores the wastefulness of anti-DEI efforts and the value of supporting DEI.
How Costco is resisting anti-DEI boycotts—what brands can learn
Costco is defending its DEI practices amid calls for a boycott, offering a lesson for other brands facing similar pressure.
Costco Is Caught In The Crosshairs Of The DEI Controversy
Costco doubles down on its DEI policy after National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) submits proxy proposal to ...
Costco rejects call for investigation of DEI policies
A Costco shareholder proposal brought by a conservative activist asked the company to investigate its diversity, equity and ...
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 ...
Boycott Costco! Defense of controversial policy has company in hot water
Costco faces boycott threats from supporters of President-elect Donald Trump after executives refused to dismantle diversity, ...
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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 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program. “Our success at ...
Costco rebuffs push to eliminate DEI programming
Costco’s board of directors adamantly urged shareholders to vote against efforts to limit the company’s commitment to ...
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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 ...