Some large U.S. companies had made limited progress in promoting women and were diluting or abandoning equal opportunity initiatives even before President Donald Trump launched last week a nationwide campaign to scrap them,

The orders cut funding for so-called DEI initiatives across all agencies in order to "end DEI inside the federal government," according to Trump administration officials. They also rescind numerous previous executive orders and actions from past administrations that aimed to promote diversity throughout the federal government.

The retailer's decision met with notable criticism, with some noting the company's reputation for inclusiveness has helped it attract a younger, more diverse consumer base.

One of the country’s largest retailers said it will end the diversity, equity and inclusion goals it sets in three-year cycles and curtail racial equity initiatives.

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined American corporations’ retreat from DEI initiatives.

Discount store chain Target said it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives while Costco shareholders