Multiple members of Costco's board of directors have made significant contributions to Democratic candidates or PACs.
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird offered a clear message to Costco as the retail giant refuses to cave to pressure from 19 state attorneys general who demand they abandon DEI policies.
"Costco should treat every person equally and based on their merit, rather than based on divisive and discriminatory DEI practices. That reflects President Trump's executive order encouraging 'the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI discrimination and Preferences.'"
Republican state attorneys general warn Costco that its DEI policies will no longer be tolerated under the Trump administration.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Costco doubling down on DEI practices despite pressure from 19 state attorneys general to abandon the scrutinized practices.
This week, Costco officially confirmed the rumor it was switching back to Coca-Cola products at its food court. The chain had offered Pepsi products as its drink choice for over a decade.
The federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has bumped up the risk of a salmon recall. This salmon is sold at Costco, and its recall was initially issued in October of last year. According to Prevention, Costco’s Kirkland Signature Salmon has been officially deemed by the administration as a Class 1 risk.
Costco announced during its annual shareholder meeting on Jan. 23 that its food court will no longer serve Pepsi products. The big-box warehouse is switching over to Coca-Cola, which was its primary beverage vendor up until 2013.
The retail landscape is shifting – at least for Sam’s Club and Costco (COST). In a major upset, Walmart-owned (WMT) Sam’s Club dethroned Costco to claim the top spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 2024 rankings for general merchandise retailers.