Walmart Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amid Backlash
TL;DR
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies amid pressure from conservative activists and following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action. The company will not renew its commitment to a racial equity center, will stop participating in a gay rights index, and will not prioritize race or gender in supplier contracts. This move aligns with actions by other major corporations like Ford and Lowe's, reflecting a broader trend of corporate America reevaluating DEI initiatives.
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- Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, rolls back DEI under pressure USA TODAY
- Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LBGTQ merchandise from website CNBC
- Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts Bloomberg
- Walmart rolls back DEI programs after right-wing backlash CNN
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