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 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 - 20 hours ago

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. - 19 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.

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

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Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

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 - 14 hours ago

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 - 18 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 ...

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

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

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Tech - GameSpot - November 18

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.

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Rubio and Waltz picks put China back at the center of US foreign policy

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U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI

According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.

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