Walmart urged to rethink DEI roll-back
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Walmart Inc has been urged by investor groups and state attorneys general to reconsider its decision to scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The decision was announced in November following Donald Trump's presidential election victory.
January 15, 2025 | 8:30 pm
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Walmart is under pressure from investor groups and state attorneys general to reverse its decision to scale back DEI policies, which was announced after Trump's election victory.
The pressure from investors and state attorneys general could lead to regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage, potentially affecting Walmart's stock negatively in the short term.
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