Costco's defense of its DEI initiatives is less surprising than it might seem

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• Costco appears to be bucking the anti-DEI wave with its defense of its diversity initiatives.
• Data published last year suggests shareholders largely support diversity efforts.
• Costco's move challenges the perceived popularity of anti-DEI proposals.

Costco's board didn't mince words when it came to supporting the company's stance on diversity...