Costco shareholders reject an anti-DEI measure from a conservative group
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Target joins Walmart in pulling back on DEI. But this big retailer and its shareholders are staying the course.
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Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI
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2024 Tried to Kill DEI. Could Costco Launch a Revival in 2025?
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LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
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