Target pulls back diversity programs as Trump takes aim at DEI

In retail, we have a chance to change lives,

Cornell said at a keynote session at the National Retail Federation Conference

Among other things, a diverse group of employees helps bring originality and creativity to our merchandise offerings, promoting the ‘treasure hunt’ that our customers value,

Costco said in its proxy statement to investors

As a retailer that serves millions of consumers every day, we understand the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape, now and in the future,

Kiera Fernandez, executive vice president and chief community impact and equity officer, said in a note to Target staff

We recruit and retain team members who represent the communities we serve and fuel a culture where everyone has access to opportunity and growth,

Target said in the statement

I know that focus on diversity and inclusion and equity has fueled much of our growth over the last nine years,

he said

Many years of data, insights, listening and learning have been shaping this next chapter in our strategy,

she said in the memo

George Floydamerican

That could have been one of my Target team members,

he said at the time, recounting his thoughts as he watched the video of Floyd taking his final breaths