Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website

The big-box retailer, the nation's largest, joins a growing list of companies feeling the heat from conservative activists.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website

Walmart on Monday confirmed that it’s ending some of its diversity initiatives, removing some LGBTQ-related merchandise from its website and winding down a nonprofit that funded programs for ...

Walmart rolls back DEI policies

Walmart is set to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies nationwide, according to conservative activist Robby Starbuck, who said the company changed direction after talks last ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies

Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.

Walmart cuts DEI

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Walmart rolls back DEI policies under pressure Walmart will roll back diversity, ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Why some U.S. companies are scaling back DEI programs

Why companies like Ford, Harley Davidson, Tractor Supply, Lowe's and others are scaling back DEI programs.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Walmart Pulls Back on D.E.I. Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure

Among other things, the retailer will no longer use the term D.E.I.

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus

Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.

Walmart Joins Growing List of Companies Dropping DEI Policies

The retailing giant became the biggest employer yet to back away from diversity and inclusion commitments following a conservative pressure campaign.

Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago

Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback

John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.

Video Game Preservation Efforts Just Got Some Bad News From US Copyright Office

Three years ago, the Software Preservation Network and the Video Game History Foundation put forth a petition to the US Copyright Office to allow libraries to share the out-of-print video games in ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Walmart U.S. CEO on DEI programs, Trump's proposed tariffs and holiday shopping season

John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., speaks exclusively with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs, what to expect this holiday shopping ...

Walmart Planned to Remove Oven Before 19-Year-Old Employee's Death

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging

Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging

Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.

Walmart's Exclusive Lego Batman 3-In-1 Gift Set Is Back In Stock

Walmart's popular Lego Batman 3-in-1 Gift Set is back in stock (as of November 18). The Lego DC Batman vs. The Joker Gift Set has sold out multiple times since launching in September, so if you ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 18

A local LGBTQ+ nightclub was denied COVID-19 aid. Its owner is fighting back

Club Cobra, a Latin LGBTQ+ nightclub in North Hollywood, is among several businesses fighting for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.

Health - The New York Times - November 7

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

Case Study: Lessons Learned From Walmart About Promoting From Within

The retail giant’s CEO, Doug McMillon, started working for the company in high school, eventually rising to CEO in 2014.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Lunchables removed from school lunches nationwide

Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables will no longer be a part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) due to weak demand. The company announced Tuesday it would reconsider bringing back Lunchables in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Pats safety Peppers removed from exempt list

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who in early October pleaded not guilty after being arrested on charges that include strangulation and drug possession, was removed from the commissioner exempt list.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Lumen reveals latest numbers around AI deals, and stock leaps higher

Lumen’s CFO says an additional $3.5 billion in AI business “really allows us to go after the capital structure and actually reduce debt.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

DJT stock jumps as former president Trump wins election, then pulls back

Trump Media & Technology rose Wednesday morning after its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump, declared victory.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

US Congress to hold second hearing on UFOs in attempt to ‘pull back curtain’

House committee’s hearing will have ‘expert witnesses’ to shed light on unidentified anomalous phenomena. The United States Congress will hold a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the topic of UFOs ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Behind the efforts to prevent The Onion from buying InfoWars

A judge is hearing arguments against The Onion's purchase of InfoWars as part of Alex Jones' efforts to retain power over the brand. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.

Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says

The discounter's comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Walmart will likely raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says

Walmart’s CFO John David Rainey said the retailer would likely have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs take effect.

Walmart CFO says some prices might rise if Trump's tariffs take effect

A Walmart executive warned that President-elect Trump’s plans to raise tariffs on imports could drive the retail giant to increase the price of store items. “We never want to raise prices,” ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Cornyn raises $33M to support GOP effort to win back Senate

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who is running to become Senate majority leader, announced Friday that he raised nearly $33 million during the 2024 election cycle to support Republican senators and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Jim Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Nvidia, TJX and Walmart

CNBC's Jim Cramer previews key earnings reports and investor days that could trigger Wall Street action for the week of November 18.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Can UConn pull off a historic three-peat? The next three weeks will provide some answers

Dan Hurley is trying to run it back with only one returning starter from last year's championship squad.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Target's big discounting effort falls short as consumers spend less on some goods

Target reported earnings Wednesday that came in far below Wall Street's expectations, something the big-box retailer attributed to slower than expected demand.

Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and ...

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after complaints from Indigenous Australians

The 400-page fantasy novel is accused of stereotyping Indigenous Australians.

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