Some Retailers Publicly Scrap DEI Initiatives as They Quietly Support Others

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  U.S. retailers publicly scrap some 'DEI' initiatives while quietly supporting others

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• Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program

  Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.
  
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  As Feds and Big Companies Scrap DEI, Most Small Businesses Maintain Their Policies

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