DEI, Costco

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.
Republican attorneys general pressure Costco to drop DEI policies
The pressure comes after President Trump issued an executive order directing government agency chiefs to dismantle DEI policies at federal agencies.
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.
Republican AGs, including Paxton, take aim at Costco over DEI policies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is among the cohort of Republican AGs taking aim at wholesaler Costco over its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
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 Should Think Twice About Doubling Down On Its ‘Illegal’ DEI Policies, Republican AGs Warn
Over a dozen Republican attorneys general are calling on Costco to ditch its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The
Costco Shareholders Overwhelmingly Support Company’s DEI Policies As Other Major Retailers Retreat
As the Trump administration takes aim at diversity, equity and inclusion, major retailers are dialing it back. However, Costco swam against the tide at its shareholder meeting.
Costco facing serious pressure from Republican attorneys general to ditch DEI policies
Nineteen Republican attorneys general — including Texas’s Ken Paxton and Iowa’s Brenna Bird — have signed a letter demanding Costco either tell states it will repeal its own DEI policies or explain why they will be maintained.
Republican AGs from 19 states pressure Costco to revoke ‘illegal’ DEI policies after Trump’s executive order
Anti-DEI efforts have accelerated since President Trump took office last week and argued in favor of “merit-based” policies.
Ken Paxton and 18 other Republican AGs publish letter calling on Costco to end DEI practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in a letter signed by 18 other Republican attorneys general, called on Costco to end its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. The letter, which was published by Paxton's office in a Thursday news release,
Al Sharpton leads ‘buy in’ at Harlem Costco to support their DEI policies
Rev. Al Sharpton hosted a rally in-front of a Costco in Harlem to support the wholesaler's decision to standby their ...
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Costco defends DEI policies even as others scale back
It comes as many other U.S. companies have scaled their DEI policies back. The National Center for Public Policy ...
These Major Corporations Refuse To Ditch DEI Initiatives
Delta, the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, and other companies are sticking with DEI initiatives despite objections from the ...
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 ...