Walmart Shareholders Urge CEO to Reconsider DEI Cutbacks Group of primarily "faith- and values-based" investors requests retailer not to succumb to political pressure Equality Index Shows Business Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equitable BenefitsSeveral food retailers receive HRC Foundation’s Equality 100 Award as leaders in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion Costco Rejects Efforts to Eliminate DEI Initiatives Conservative think tank challenges company’s diversity program Sodexo Aims to Open 100 Food Hive Locations by 2026 Community-oriented c-stores will offer frictionless checkout on college campuses Pucker Up for 2025 Consumers are increasingly embracing the sour side of flavor, among other food trends to watch Which Food Retailers Are Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity? Newsweek’s list includes companies committed to building inclusive environments How Startup Grocery Brands Can Stand Out Progressive Grocer talks with co-founder and CEO of PepsiCo accelerator program’s grand prize winner, Ya Oaxaca! Walmart Makes Shopping More Accessible for Blind, Low-Vision Customers Retailer giving free access to app-based interpretation NGA Foundation Unveils Student Case Study Competition Topic Colorado-based indie Clark’s Market will be focus of ESG solution proposals THE FRIDAY 5: Walmart Walks Back Its DEI Efforts; C-Suite Shakeup at Kroger A cyberattack at Blue Yonder, several new stores for Sprouts also gained attention this week 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last