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.
Costco's DEI programs face new scrutiny from 19 Republican attorneys general
In a letter to Costco's CEO, 19 Republican state attorneys general urged the company to end the DEI policies it had publicly supported.
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.
Virginia AG Miyares joins other AGs asking Costco to end DEI policies
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, along with 19 attorneys general in other states, signed a letter to Costco calling the retailer's DEI policies unlawful and discriminatory.
Costco isn't the problem, neither is DEI
There's a concept called the illusion of truth. It's the notion that if you repeat a lie long enough, people start to believe it. Those who buy into the illusion might think DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion,
Costco's DEI policy deemed unlawful by numerous Attorney Generals
Monday’s amicus brief was spearheaded by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and joined by the Republican AGs of 17 other states. "My father ... didn’t think I could handle [the truth] until I became a young man.
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.
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 ...
Republican AGs demand Costco ditch DEI programs, citing legal risks
Nineteen Republican attorneys general are urging Costco Wholesale to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...
‘I just got kicked out’: Costco shopper tries to buy a slice of pizza. Then a worker intervenes
The internet erupted in celebration of Costco’s defense of DEI efforts. Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton even hosted a ...
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 ...
Rev. Al Sharpton, N.J. leaders rally at Costco to support its DEI efforts
The Rev Al Sharpton, the fiery, high-profile political and civil rights activist, led a highly- anticipated demonstration to ...