DEI, Costco

Former Costco executive defends its DEI policies, says critics don't understand the company's culture
The former executive claims that Costco has always valued the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, even before the term "DEI" existed. Costco executives see the company’s culture as a key factor in its success and that, to his ears, DEI is synonymous with the way the company has always done business.
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.
Former Costco Executive Hits Back at DEI Criticism: 'Who We Are'
A former executive at the bulk store told Fox News that the company has always strived to hire a diverse workforce that ...
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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Jason Miyares signs on to letter threatening Costco with suit over Trump DEI policies
Jason Miyares pretends to fight against business regulation; and then fires off a letter to a free-enterprise company telling it to do something, or else.
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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 ...
O'Leary rips Costco for bucking DEI trend: 'Bad for business'
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary weighs in on Costco standing firm on its DEI stance and advocates for merit-based ...
Rev. Al Sharpton, N.J. leaders rally at Costco to support its DEI efforts
The Rev Al Sharpton, the fiery, high-profile political and civil rights activist, led a highly- anticipated demonstration to ...