A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020.

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.

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.

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.

The Associated Press reports companies have faced legal pressure to end DEI from conservative groups who were encouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to outlaw affirmative action in college admissions.

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