Walmart Faces Boycott Over DEI Rollback: What Shoppers Should Know
So here’s what’s going on right now — there’s a growing boycott of Walmart happening this week, and if you’ve been hearing the buzz but aren’t quite sure what’s behind it, here’s the breakdown.
Starting on April 7 and running through April 14, a consumer-led protest is targeting Walmart over changes it made to its DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies. This action comes as part of a broader trend — major retailers like Target and Amazon have faced similar backlash in recent weeks. The spark for all this? Walmart’s reported rollback of its DEI efforts, a move that came under pressure from conservative activists, especially after former President Donald Trump’s return to office.
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The boycott, organized by The People's Union USA and promoted by activist John Schwarz, isn’t just limited to Walmart’s physical stores. It extends to everything under the Walmart umbrella — that means their website, mobile app, Sam’s Club locations, and even private label brands like Great Value, Equate, and Mainstays are all on the list.
Now, if you're in New York, this hits close to home. There are 82 Walmart Supercenters in the state, 16 discount stores, and one neighborhood market. In the Rochester area alone, stores in Greece, Gates, Henrietta, Victor, and more are directly affected. On top of that, 12 Sam’s Club locations in New York are also part of the boycott target.
This boycott is part of a larger calendar of consumer protests. The People’s Union USA has outlined a full slate of actions that stretch through July, including targeted boycotts of other retail giants like General Mills, Amazon, and McDonald’s. One particularly big push — a second economic blackout — is planned for April 18 through 20, right around Easter weekend.
At its core, this movement is about pressuring corporations to stay committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the face of political and social pushback. Whether you choose to participate or not, it’s a moment that’s drawing attention to the deeper conversation about corporate values and consumer influence in shaping them.
So yeah, next time you think about running to Walmart this week — it might be worth taking a pause, even just to be aware of the bigger picture behind those sliding doors.
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