Target Is Latest Major US Company to Roll Back DEI Programs

Target on Friday became the latest major U.S. retailer to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to an announcement released by the company. A fact sheet posted by Target on Jan 24 said it will be concluding its “three-year diversity, equity, and inclusion goals” and ending its “Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiatives in 2025 as planned.” The company said it is also “stopping all external diversity-focused surveys, including HRC’s Corporate Equality Index,” referring to the LGBT group Human Rights Campaign. Target will also start reviewing corporate partnerships and ensuring employee resource groups are focused on mentorship and community development....