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 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.
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.
Why Costco Isn’t Joining the Backlash Against DEI
In a steady parade of companies retreating from their diversity efforts, Costco Wholesale is standing out by holding fast. Ahead of its annual meeting next week, the warehouse retailer has urged its shareholders to reject a proposal to assess the risks that its diversity initiatives pose to the company’s stock price.
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.
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 DEI Policies as Other US Companies Scale Theirs Back to Align with the Trump Administration
Costco is standing on business! The major food company is not about to let anyone convince them to reevaluate their DEI
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.
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