Walmart DEI boycott 2025 explained: shoppers protest corporate policy changes

Walmart is once again the target of a consumer boycott organized by The People’s Union, a grassroots group advocating for corporate accountability. The boycott, scheduled from May 20 to May 26, protests Walmart’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as its record profits and corporate greed.

This marks the second boycott targeting Walmart and its affiliates this year, following a one-day economic blackout in February.

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Why are people boycotting Walmart?

According to The People’s Union, an organization which has planned many boycotts of important companies, including Walmart; the retail company is being boycotted due to its decision to rollback on DEI programs and engaging in unfair business practices.

John Schwarz, leader of The People’s Union, has criticized Walmart for raising their prices due to tariffs, despite having the profits and even the tax advantages to do so. This boycott against Walmart includes: Walmart stores, Sam’s Club, Walmart’s online platform, and private label brands such as Great Value and Equate.

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Walmart responds to the boycott

Walmart has chosen not to give any new statement but rather redirect people to a previous comment they had given in April, after the first one-week boycott.

"As one of the largest corporate taxpayers in the country, not only do we pay our fair share, we are an economic force multiplier strengthening communities nationwide through job creation, supplier growth, and over $1.7 billion in cash and in-kind donations last year.''

What other boycotts are planned?

The People's Union has many other boycotts planned for next month. These are some of them:

• June 3-9: Target
• June 24-30: McDonald's
• July 4: Independence Day Blackout