Target joins Walmart in pulling back on DEI. But this big retailer and its shareholders are staying the course. - MarketWatch
1. Target ends diversity initiatives to align with changing external pressures. 2. Announcement follows Costco's shareholder meeting vote against DEI reporting. 3. Target will stop external diversity-oriented surveys to refocus on growth. 4. Shift mirrors trends among major retailers reducing diversity commitments. 5. Legal threats and political actions influence corporate DEI strategies.