A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020.

The retailer's decision met with notable criticism, with some noting the company's reputation for inclusiveness has helped it attract a younger, more diverse consumer base.

Several major US companies are scaling back or ending their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Companies like Meta, Amazon, McDonald’s, and Walmart are reevaluating their DEI programs,

Target is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following trends among U.S. businesses amid political pressures. The move aligns with former President Trump's executive order against DEI.

The orders cut funding for so-called DEI initiatives across all agencies in order to "end DEI inside the federal government," according to Trump administration officials. They also rescind numerous previous executive orders and actions from past administrations that aimed to promote diversity throughout the federal government.

One of the country’s largest retailers said it will end the diversity, equity and inclusion goals it sets in three-year cycles and curtail racial equity initiatives.

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined American corporations’ retreat from DEI initiatives.

Discount store chain Target said it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives while Costco shareholders