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00:02Retailers face mounting challenges with D.I.
00:04policies as the holiday shopping season nears.
00:07Concerns about backlash over diversity initiatives had led companies
00:10to consider scaling back on public D.I.
00:13events and adjust policies to avoid alienating customers.
00:17Retailers are grappling with the complexities of appealing
00:19to a diverse customer base without appearing overly political.
00:23Companies like Lowe's and Tractor Supply have already walked back
00:25D.I. initiatives in response to conservative criticism.
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