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NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Costco is battling an anti-DEI wave with a stern rebuke to activist shareholders looking to end the warehouse retailer’s diversity ambitions.
Walmart, John Deere, Tractor Supply and other companies are changing or walking away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. But Costco believes DEI helps its “treasure hunt” shopping atmosphere, and it is standing behind its efforts.
Costco’s board of directors unanimously recommended that its shareholders vote against a proposal brought by a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research, that would require Costco to evaluate and issue a report on the financial risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion goals. The group criticized Costco for possible “illegal discrimination” against employees who are “white, Asian, male or straight.”
The National Center for Public Policy Research did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
Costco has a chief diversity officer and a supplier program that focuses on expanding with small and […]
We did not renew our Costco membership due to more practical concerns. In order to shop at Costco you must pay cash or use a credit card obtained from Costco. You are strongly encouraged to do so. Additionally, as you are leaving there are a host of other services with their representatives, lined up to catch your attention, generally for home improvement services.
Sherri, at our Costco we can use Visa no matter where it is from.
This link shows the payment methods accepted by Costco:
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