Costco, DEI

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.
Costco's DEI policy deemed unlawful by numerous Attorney Generals
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Virginia AG Miyares joins other AGs asking Costco to end DEI policies
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, along with 19 attorneys general in other states, signed a letter to Costco calling the retailer's DEI policies unlawful and discriminatory.
Costco keeps its DEI policies, which sparked a local "Buy-Cott" movement
After many companies scaled back DEI programs, an event urged the community to support a major local retailer standing firm on its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
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 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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SC's Alan Wilson calls on Costco to end DEI policies amid US companies ending initiatives
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on Costco to end its "unlawful" diversity, equity, and inclusion ...
‘I just got kicked out’: Costco shopper tries to buy a slice of pizza. Then a worker intervenes
The internet erupted in celebration of Costco’s defense of DEI efforts. Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton even hosted a ...
O'Leary rips Costco for bucking DEI trend: 'Bad for business'
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary weighs in on Costco standing firm on its DEI stance and advocates for merit-based ...