DEI, Costco

Costco's DEI policy deemed unlawful by numerous Attorney Generals
El Salvador has agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday, in an unprecedented – and legally problematic deal – that has alarmed critics and rights groups.
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.
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 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.
GOP attorneys general urge Costco to drop diversity policies, cite Trump’s order
North Dakota’s Drew Wrigley is among the 19 attorneys general who sent a letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris citing Republican President Donald Trump’s executive order
Virginia Attorney General signs letter asking Costco to end its DEI policies
"Although Costco’s motto is 'do the right thing,' it appears that the company is doing the wrong thing—clinging to DEI policies that courts and businesses have rejected as illegal," the letter reads.
Costco awarded executives hundreds of thousands in DEI-related bonuses
Costco awarded bonuses based on DEI metrics to their CEO and other execs every year since 2020, their proxy statements reveal ...
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 ...
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Costco shareholders reject an anti-DEI measure, after Walmart and others end diversity programs
Costco shareholders voted down a shareholder proposal urging the wholesale club operator to evaluate any risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, practices. According to ...
State AGs warn retail giant Costco for doubling down on 'discriminatory' DEI
State AGs in 19 states urge Costco to end discriminatory DEI policies, aligning with Trump’s executive order to enforce civil ...
Rev. Al Sharpton leads ‘buy-cott’ to support Costco for DEI initiatives
During the 2 p.m. event, consumers will be encouraged to shop at Costco Wholesale and show their support for its inclusivity ...