All articles tagged with #diversityandinclusion
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Many Americans are skeptical of corporate support for Pride Month, viewing it as driven more by profit and pressure than genuine allyship, with significant partisan divides and recent reductions in corporate Pride initiatives amid political and social pressures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Chip Wilson, the founder and former CEO of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and the appearance of actors in their commercials, suggesting that the brand should be selective about its customers. Lululemon has since distanced itself from Wilson's remarks, stating that he does not represent the company's values. This incident comes as some companies reevaluate their commitment to DEI initiatives, with varying responses to their effectiveness and implementation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has publicly engaged in a debate with Elon Musk over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, challenging Musk's criticism of DEI as inherently discriminatory. Cuban argues that DEI is about expanding the candidate pool and hiring on merit, not about lowering hiring standards. He invites further discussion and challenges to his views, emphasizing his desire for learning through engaging discussions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
Lululemon's founder, Chip Wilson, criticized the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, suggesting that the brand is losing its identity by trying to appeal to everyone. He also made remarks about the appearance of the models in the company's ads and reiterated past controversial statements. Lululemon distanced itself from Wilson's views, emphasizing that he has not been involved with the company since 2015 and highlighting their progress in creating an inclusive and diverse environment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity and inclusion efforts and its expansion into non-athletic apparel, calling it a deviation from the brand's core values. Despite being the largest shareholder, he is no longer involved in the company's operations. Lululemon distanced itself from Wilson's views, emphasizing that the company has changed since his resignation from the board in 2015. Wilson previously faced backlash for insensitive comments about women's bodies and has a history of controversial statements. The article also mentions a recent incident where two Lululemon employees were fired after trying to stop a theft, highlighting a broader issue of rising retail crime.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bloomberg
Civil rights activist Al Sharpton led protests at billionaire Bill Ackman's NYC offices following the resignation of Harvard University president Claudine Gay. The protests were in response to Ackman's criticism of Gay and Harvard's diversity initiatives. Sharpton emphasized that Gay's resignation represents a threat to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs nationwide, highlighting the significance of the issue beyond the individual case.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Lululemon has publicly distanced itself from founder Chip Wilson's critical comments on the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives, stating that his views do not align with the company's values. Wilson, who left the board in 2015, criticized Lululemon's efforts to appeal to a broad customer base, likening it to the Gap and expressing a preference for a more exclusive brand identity. Lululemon emphasized its commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, highlighting the progress made through its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA) function.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon Athletica, criticized the company's efforts in diversity and inclusion, likening their strategy to that of the Gap and expressing a desire for a more exclusive brand image. He also disapproved of the company's advertising featuring what he called "unhealthy" and "not inspirational" people. Lululemon has distanced itself from Wilson's views, stating that he has not been involved with the company since 2015 and that his opinions do not reflect those of the company. Despite the controversy, Lululemon's stock price remains high, and Wilson is still the largest single shareholder.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PinkNews
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson criticized the brand's diversity and inclusion efforts, suggesting that the company should not aim to be "everything to everybody" and implying that it should exclude certain customers. Despite holding an 8% stake in the company, Wilson's views contrast with Lululemon's commitment to inclusive sizing and a diverse range of models. The company reaffirmed its dedication to creating an inclusive environment, highlighting the progress made through its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA) function. This is not the first time Wilson has made controversial statements, having previously made headlines in 2013 for insensitive remarks about women's bodies in relation to the brand's products.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's approach to diversity and inclusion, suggesting that it has lost its brand identity by trying to appeal to everyone, similar to the Gap. He expressed disapproval of the use of models he deems "unhealthy" and "not inspirational" in the company's advertising. Despite his criticisms, Lululemon's stock has risen significantly, and the company has grown to become the seventh-largest apparel company in the world. Wilson's past controversial remarks and actions, including his rationale for the brand's name, have been a source of contention.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
Chip Wilson, the billionaire founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, suggesting that brands should not aim to be "everything to everybody." Despite stepping down a decade ago, Wilson's stake in the company has significantly increased his net worth. His history of controversial remarks includes anti-Asian, sexist, and fat-phobic comments. Meanwhile, Lululemon has been attempting to promote inclusivity and diversity, but faces criticism for what some see as superficial or hypocritical actions, especially given its high product prices and a recent anti-capitalist themed workshop that contradicted the company's capitalist success.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
Chip Wilson, the billionaire founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, suggesting that brands should embrace exclusivity and not cater to all customers. Despite stepping down from the company years ago, his comments have sparked controversy, as they contradict the current direction Lululemon is taking to be more inclusive. Wilson has a history of making divisive remarks, and while Lululemon has formed an Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Action department, it has faced criticism for perceived tokenism and hypocrisy, especially given its high product prices and a recent anti-capitalism workshop controversy.