Retailers face mounting challenges with DEI policies as the holiday shopping season nears. Concerns about backlash over diversity initiatives have led companies to consider scaling back on public DEI events and adjusting policies to avoid alienating customers. Retailers grapple with the complexities of appealing to a diverse customer base without appearing overly political. Companies like Lowe’s and Tractor Supply have already walked back DEI initiatives in response to conservative criticism.
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00:02Retailers face mounting challenges with D.I.
00:04policies as the holiday shopping season nears.
00:07Concerns about backlash over diversity initiatives had led companies
00:10to consider scaling back on public D.I.
00:13events and adjust policies to avoid alienating customers.
00:17Retailers are grappling with the complexities of appealing
00:19to a diverse customer base without appearing overly political.
00:23Companies like Lowe's and Tractor Supply have already walked back
00:25D.I. initiatives in response to conservative criticism.
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