"Costco should treat every person equally and based on their merit, rather than based on divisive and discriminatory DEI practices. That reflects President Trump's executive order encouraging 'the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI discrimination and Preferences.'"
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How Costco is risking the wrath of Donald TrumpCostco is defying Donald Trump and conservative activists by sticking to its DEI policies The president-elect and his incoming administration have railed against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, claiming they are unfair and distracting.
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GOP attorneys general urge Costco to drop diversity policies, cite Trump’s order
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Republican attorneys general pressure Costco to drop DEI policies
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.
Shareholders rejected a proposal to evaluate the risks of maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Multiple members of Costco's board of directors have made significant contributions to Democratic candidates or PACs.
Trump offered no evidence that diversity hiring practices contributed to the fatal plane and helicopter collision.
Costco shareholders voted down an investor proposal from a right-leaning think tank that urged management to investigate the business risks of DEI.
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Aficionados of Costco's famous $1.50 hot dogs will once again be able to top off their cheap treats with a Coca-Cola after more than a decade of unavailability at the discount retailer, its CEO says.
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Republicans Waste Everyone’s Time and Launch Absurd War on CostcoNineteen Republican attorneys general have decided that now is the perfect time to declare war on Costco to convince the bulk retailer to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 18 other Republican attorneys general to pressure Costco to drop its DEI policies.
Costco shareholders voted down an anti-DEI proposal just days after President Donald Trump issued sweeping new rules for federal agencies.
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