Former Costco Executive Hits Back at DEI Criticism

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 represents America.
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.
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 DEI Commitment Draws Warning From Conservative State Attorneys General
DEI policies, companies such as Target and McDonald’s have already pulled away from their previous commitments. Not Costco, which is now in the legal crosshairs.
SC's Alan Wilson calls on Costco to end DEI policies amid US companies ending initiatives
Attorney General Alan Wilson's office sent a letter to Costco's leadership demanding they remove their DEI policies within 30 days.
Costco DEI efforts under fire from 19 attorneys general
The company’s position “runs contrary to the Supreme Court’s recent decisions and raises concerns about Costco’s compliance with State and federal laws,” they wrote.
Virginia Attorney General asks Costco to end DEI policies
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging the CEO of Costco to end "unlawful" diversity, equity and inclusion policies at the company.
O'Leary rips Costco for bucking DEI trend: 'Bad for business'
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Rev. Al Sharpton, N.J. leaders rally at Costco to support its DEI efforts
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Virginia A.G. Miyares joins call for Costco to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies
The letter claims that race-neutral practices "honor the founding ideals of this country," while diversity, equity and ...
Costco, Teamsters, reach 'tentative agreement' likely averting strike as company's DEI controversy rages on
The looming threat of 18,000 Costco store employees heading to the picket lines appears less likely, with the Teamsters labor ...
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 ...
Rev. Al Sharpton leads ‘buy-cott’ to support Costco for DEI initiatives
During the 2 p.m. event, consumers will be encouraged to shop at Costco Wholesale and show their support for its inclusivity ...
Does Costco pay $30 an hour? What to know about the stores’ Florida jobs, pay raise
A day before Costco union members were due to go on a nationwide strike, the company announced pay raises for all non-union ...
Here’s why Costco will eventually drop DEI, says activist investor
The NCPR had made a bid for Costco executives to investigate the risks the company’s business posed to the company’s bottom ...