Home » Under attack from 19 States, will Costco give in to the anti-inclusion and diversity movement? Under attack from 19 States, will Costco give in to the anti-inclusion and diversity movement? On January 28, 19 U.S. states sent a letter to the C.E.O. of Costco, a brand name that is emblematic not only for its HR and pay policies, but also for equity, diversity and inclusion. The retailer is being urged to fall in line with the new standards being pushed by the new President Trump. Through Sophie Baqué. Published on 04 February 2025 à 17h55 - Update on 24 July 2025 à 11h00 Resources On 28 January 2025, a group of 19 States including Iowa, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and Missouri, sent the world’s second largest food retailer a co-signed letter demanding an abandonment of policies of inclusion and positive discrimination.… Sophie Baqué CostcoCSR and HRregulation Read more Meta and Amazon join Walmart in reviewing HR inclusion policies Inclusion: Disabled people denounce the "self check-out Be inclusive, stupid! The new moto of American retailers Inclusion. In the Netherlands, Ikea is committed to refugees Victoria's Secret hires a first model with Down's syndrome