As many American companies beat a hasty retreat from the diversity, equity and inclusion programs they once embraced, the bulk retailer Costco Wholesale Corp. has become one of DEI’s few remaining public proponents.

Costco is defying Donald Trump and conservative activists by sticking to its DEI policies The president-elect and his incoming administration have railed against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, claiming they are unfair and distracting.

Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Investors were expected to vote on the recommendation during the company’s annual meeting Thursday.

Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club to evaluate any business risks posed by its DEI practices. Here's what to know.

Bulk grocer Costco is in the crosshairs of activist groups that are urging it to reconsider its diversity policies. But many customers don’t care.

The president has vowed to use his post to fight elements of what conservatives have decried as "woke" culture.

Donald Trump is now officially the 47th president of the United States after taking the oath of office on Monday. CNN’s Fact Check team found that Trump made more than 20 false claims in his inaugural address as he declared “America’s decline is over” and vowed “a tide of change is sweeping the country.”

As companies roll back their DEI initiatives amid the political and legal firestorm around such programs, Costco is going against the tide.

"All previously scheduled travel of refugees to the US is being cancelled," a State Department memo says, following an executive order from President Trump.

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will remain open. Major chain stores such as Target, Costco, Walmart, The Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's will remain open on the holiday.

Giant retailer Costco who is expanding their Australian operation appear to be heading for a head on fight with the Trump administration, over their woke diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Brands such as Amazon,