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Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner says DEI policy changes will “ensure every customer” feels welcome [Video]

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Walmart’s decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion policies nationwide are designed to “ensure every customer, every associate” feels welcome and like they belong, according to John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S.

“Like many companies all across the United States, we’ve been on a journey and we continue to be on a journey. And what we’re trying to do is to ensure that every customer, every associate feels welcome here to shop. And to feel like they belong,” Furner said in response to questions about the DEI policy decision in an exclusive interview Tuesday with “CBS Mornings.”

The changes, confirmed by Walmart on Monday after Wall Street Journal earlier reported on them, represent the end of a five-year commitment for an equity racial center set up after the police killing of George Floyd, as well as the retailer’s decision to phase out the term DEI. Walmart will also no longer give priority treatment to suppliers based …

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