Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
Walmart confirmed that it's ending some of its diversity initiatives, removing some LGBTQ-related merchandise from its website and winding down a nonprofit that funded programs for minorities. The big-box retailer,
Walmart rolls back DEI & LGBTQ+-inclusive policies
Among the policy changes announced by Walmart, the company said it will no longer participate in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which rates companies based on their LGBTQ+-inclusive policies. Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter.
Walmart CEO addresses rollback of DEI programs: 'Going to continue to make the best decisions we can'
Walmart CEO John Furner confirmed the retail giant would be rolling back its DEI programs, including reviewing grants and ditching the term "DEI" altogether.
Walmart Stripping DEI Policies Amid Right-Wing Pressure
Photo: Getty Images Walmart is reportedly rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies nationwide. On Monday (November 25), conservative activist Robby Starbuck broke the news on Walmart’s massive shift on DEI.
Walmart Scales Back Diversity Push, Quietly Removes LGBTQ Merchandise
Walmart has scaled back its diversity initiatives, including removing LGBTQ products from its website and closing a nonprofit that supported minority programs.
Walmart backtracks on DEI and LGBTQ initiatives
Walmart will also stop sharing data with the Human Rights Campaign, another nonprofit that has monitored businesses;’ LGBTQ policies. The terms DEI and Latinx will also no longer appear in Walmart's official communications, The New York Times reported.
Walmart Joins Growing List of Companies Dropping DEI Policies
The retailing giant became the biggest employer yet to back away from diversity and inclusion commitments following a conservative pressure campaign.
Walmart unwinds DEI policies, will close Center for Racial Equity
Bentonville-based Walmart is reducing or ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts began in mid-2020, including limiting LGBTQ items sold by third-party resellers on its website. The retailer is
Birmingham activists call for Walmart Black Friday boycott after DEI rollback
A group of Birmingham activists are calling for a boycott of a local Walmart this Black Friday after the company announced this week it is eliminating some diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives nationwide.
Walmart rolls back DEI policies
A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. Walmart is set to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies nationwide,
Walmart Rolling Back DEI Shows Why a Company Makes a Poor Ally
The values of a company may shift to appeal to consumers, making it an unreliable vehicle for positive social change
Walmart Pulls Back On DEI—Could We See More Companies Adopting MEI?
A new approach to hiring is gaining traction across corporate America, challenging long-standing DEI initiatives: Merit, ...
Civil rights group’s president ‘dismayed’ by Walmart decision to cut DEI
One of the nation’s leading civil rights groups is condemning Walmart’s recent decision to end its diversity, equity and ...