🔥 New reporting from Retail Brew reveals that The Home Depot has quietly scrubbed its website of diversity and inclusion references. Meanwhile over at Lowe's they’re reading the room on DEI. www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025... - ThreadSky

nancylevinestearns.bsky.social • 5 days ago

🔥 New reporting from Retail Brew reveals that The Home Depot has quietly scrubbed its website of diversity and inclusion references.

Meanwhile over at Lowe's they’re reading the room on DEI.

https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025/05/07/exclusive-home-depot-quietly-removes-dei-section-from-website

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lucky7deb.bsky.social•5 days ago

#BoycottHomeDepot They are Trump financial donors.

palmtreesurfer.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yes, but....
they still financially supported fascist political candidates in elections.
not enough.
sorry but not sorry

mamabear717.bsky.social•5 days ago

Bonus, I always find lots of discounted plants at Lowes!

nwsoftwareguy.bsky.social•5 days ago

So our of Lowe's, Home Depot, and Ace which one supports Trump the most?

tyler-healthcare.bsky.social•5 days ago

Need some new air vents so now I know where to go :)

dajensen.bsky.social•5 days ago

I wish there were a Lowe's here, but we have the choice of Home Depot or Menard's.

tianaadams.bsky.social•5 days ago

Let’s go Lowe’s!! Now I can add them to my list.

patriotresist.bsky.social•5 days ago

Langone (the owner of Home Depot) has been a hard-core Trumpy since 2015. This is not a surprise at all.

hillaryshouldawon.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe’s it is 💙

gardenswillsaveus.bsky.social•5 days ago

From Forbes: Lowe's. Lowe's has scaled back its DEI programs, ending participation in inclusion surveys and revising internal policies to stop sponsoring parades and festivals. The focus now is on aligning its efforts with business objectives.Jan 13, 2025

zensoul.bsky.social•5 days ago

I know where I’ll be shopping. You’d think Home Depot could learn a lesson from Target…

stauggiedog.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot has long supported the rapist in chief. Have a Lowes across the street for the HD here and I build homes, we shop exclusively at Lowes.

sneitman.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you LOWES! MY new hardware store! Dollars matter!

maynardflash.bsky.social•5 days ago

Well, I guess we know where to shop now

tightywhitey.bsky.social•5 days ago

that is where I shop

littlerednj.bsky.social•5 days ago

I live in an old house so constant repairs. We are all Lowes

sunflowerpin.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you Lowe’s!!

ngamtnlivin.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowes is my store of choice. Bernie Marcus is a Trumper so was a no brainer for me.

thewordbird.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thanks for the intell. 💙🔥👍🏼

mandarlorian67.bsky.social•5 days ago

which is why I shop more at one and try not to shop at the other.

docneedsaholiday.bsky.social•4 days ago

It’s why I switched to Lowe’s years ago.

mobrock.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot has always been creepy given its founder was one of the founders of the Georgia Aquarium which has single-handedly seen more beluga whale die under its watch than any other U.S. aquarium. And then there’s the dolphins. They don’t deserve a concrete cage.

Don’t go to the Aquarium either.

hudsonbay2la.bsky.social•5 days ago

Are you a human who needs human supplies? #Lowes celebrates human diversity and has an uncapped #veteran discount (the orange bucket bootlicker store caps veterans discounts @ $400🤬). Shop wisely, my human friends.

#resist #antifa #TurnYourBacktoTrump

cheetodusty.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot and it’s Trump loving owners can suck my ass

mistachris57.bsky.social•5 days ago

stopped spending money at HD long ago no $ for MAGA

starphaux.bsky.social•4 days ago

The homedepot has always been friendly to the orange felon. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/home-depot-billionaire-says-hed-likely-still-fund-trump-if-candidate-convicted-2023-11-28/

While Lowes did initially scale back some diversity initiatives, I am happy to see they have learned from their mistakes. I will go back to shopping at Lowes

handi817.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot sucks.Lowes is so much better.

rogerthat---ex-x.bsky.social•5 days ago

Not surprised re: Home Depot. Their founder is a big Trump fan and donor. May they get the same treatment as #Target.

petticoatdespot.bsky.social•5 days ago

There's a reason we call it Home Despot.

tickleslarue.bsky.social•5 days ago

When one of the founder's of Home Depot starting giving to Trump the last election, I stopped shopping there.
I go to Lowe's when I need stuff.
I've adapted.
And their garden center is excellent.

pwkerr.bsky.social•5 days ago

Goodbye Home Depot - only shopping at places that don't bend the knee to a tyrant

cwebbonline.com•5 days ago

Lowe’s from now on!

lindarn.bsky.social•5 days ago

Boycott Hone Depot!

barrirae.bsky.social•5 days ago

Always. Their staff is better too. Always has been

mjm314.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe’s always.

snogg3.bsky.social•5 days ago

Been my choice for over a decade!!!!

joedblon.bsky.social•5 days ago

Fuck Home Depot!

usafmustang.bsky.social•5 days ago

Not surprised. The majority owner of Home Depot (and Home Depot) were unapologetic contributors to Donald Trump's campaign.

twistedpersister.bsky.social•5 days ago

Gotta go to Lowe’s.

moderatelyboring.bsky.social•5 days ago

I always go to Lowe’s over HD for all the reasons mentioned.
So my gripe: it would be nice if Lowe’s had at least one real person check out open at all times.

irish-norgie.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot… as in founder Ken Langone… as in NYU Langone Medical Center… and you know what to do and where to go…

casssandra.bsky.social•5 days ago

Bernie Marcus of Home Depot was a major Trump supporter. I haven't been there in years.

egandale.bsky.social•5 days ago

Boycott Home Depot

mariskabarnett.bsky.social•5 days ago

#BoycottHomeDepot

actualjimlynch.bsky.social•5 days ago

I worked at Home Depot, but I’ve been boycotting them a while. This makes it even easier.

zenthem.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe’s it is.

cleah44.bsky.social•5 days ago

Knew I shopped at Lowes for a reason

jojosantx.bsky.social•5 days ago

Just another reason to not shop at Home Depot.

danielc339.bsky.social•5 days ago

Welp, so long Home Depot!

bonsan215.bsky.social•5 days ago

Already shop at Lowe's. HD founders have long been big R donors, long before mango Mussolini. Money/ mouth. Also why I will never purchase from Hobby Lobby or Chick-fil-A

dixiechiken.bsky.social•5 days ago

cynthiaartist.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yeah Lowe’s, boo Home Depot. So Home Depot doesn’t want women to shop there?

suekuch.bsky.social•5 days ago

Not surprised, Home Depot has been a big GOP supporter

button628.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot has always been a huge GOP supporter so it's been off our list for years.

kiwiauggie.bsky.social•5 days ago

Haven't shopped at Home Depot in a donkey's age.

lenlija.bsky.social•5 days ago

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

terry-gee.bsky.social•5 days ago

Haven’t been in our Home Depot in years, fuck em!

nancylevinestearns.bsky.social•5 days ago

Will Home Depot v. Lowe’s be the next Target v. Costco?

tomshebar.bsky.social•5 days ago

Has is not been? I thought it was already.

glow.garrettw.org•5 days ago

Depends on the region.

Capitalism usually goes with accessibility and convenience.

glow.garrettw.org•5 days ago

I don’t have a Costco or Lowe’s.

tomshebar.bsky.social•5 days ago

I've got everything. I can walk to a Lowe's & a home depot. But I drive to Lowe's. I got to hd if they have something that I need and can't get at lowes. I mean you dp what you can, but you gotta live.

glow.garrettw.org•5 days ago

I’m in terms of hours driving.

njgerman.bsky.social•4 days ago

Ace?

gardenswillsaveus.bsky.social•5 days ago

https://thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4852666-lowes-home-improvement-diversity/

jhamiltonhatch.bsky.social•5 days ago

We started boycotting Home Depot going back to at least 2020.

angiekeeton.bsky.social•5 days ago

But, @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social , literally a few months ago people were saying no to Lowe’s because of this AP article saying they were cutting back due to legal pressure…http://bit.ly/4daVI2X

Can we get some more clarification?

leregaliaenchanced.bsky.social•5 days ago

Probably changed when they realized they backed the wrong horse. Doesn't mean they really care but it's better than before.

erickata2006.bsky.social•5 days ago

Costco all the way…they have discounts and delivery free on almost everything. Always happy shopper!

kenzor61.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe's, hands down.

wicksdoug.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home depot also is a donor to conservative politicians like din the con - another reason to shop lowes.

fed-up-then-stepup.bsky.social•4 days ago

Good! I need some stuff for the house used to go to Home Depot because it’s a mile closer! No mas!

sprecken.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gods, people are still buying the corporate LGBTQ washing though pretty statements. They actually buckled under to conservative activists last year. Stopped participating in HRC surveys and will no longer sponsor employee groups at pride. There is no ethical consumption under capitalism

khs.bsky.social•4 days ago

Quietly scrubbed? They've been loudly and actively sexist and racist for decades.

mrianjohnson.bsky.social•5 days ago

Perhaps their tired anti-DEI slogan needs a re-work for when it comes into contact with real-life market basics:

"Go anti-woke, go broke"

eheart.bsky.social•5 days ago

We never shop at Home Depot.

suzyqt114.bsky.social•5 days ago

I stopped using home Depot when I read that an owner donated to trump. I haven't shopped there in over 8 months

pjp11.bsky.social•5 days ago

Boycott Home Depot.

yankee-witch.bsky.social•5 days ago

Been boycotting Home Depot for years already

resjudicata22.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot's founder, who passed away the day before the 2024 election, was a huge **FOTUS supporter:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/05/bernie-marcus-home-depot-dead

emm7elle.bsky.social•5 days ago

I used to be a Target/Home Depot shopper primarily because they were next to each other. But now it’s Costco and Lowe’s only.

lexie1179.bsky.social•5 days ago

Boycott Home Depot.

madeleinesays.bsky.social•5 days ago

The symbiotic relationship between the lesbians and Lowe's!

corgislave.bsky.social•4 days ago

I’ve been boycotting Home Depot since 2016

cre8ve2.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yet they donate 55% to republicans......dont fall for the BS PR

cookncolorado.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe’s was also great about honoring veteran’s service and giving us a discount. Home Depot is grudging about that.

ndhm.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yeah, I knew Home Despot was one of the ones to avoid, but still, thanks, and it's good to know about Lowe's.

ifonly224.bsky.social•4 days ago

Switching to Lowe's now....

irishrock.bsky.social•5 days ago

Make sure we give Home Depot the Tesla and Target treatment. All is fair in love and war.

dddd25.bsky.social•5 days ago

They will never get one red cent from me.

johnbearwi.bsky.social•5 days ago

Not surprised at Home Depot

resistanceisnow.bsky.social•5 days ago

We stopped shopping at Home Depot years ago so thank you Lowes because I couldn't bare having to tell my husband we were boycotting another hardware store.

theoutlier1.bsky.social•4 days ago

Well, they are "Home Despot."

beyonddriveneh.bsky.social•5 days ago

Pretty sure I’ve spent my last dollar ever at Home Despot.

chiefskitty.bsky.social•3 days ago

Read the room and have shopped Lowe’s for couple decades👊🏼

vangoghmediagroup.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you Lowe's!

prairiegirl.bsky.social•4 days ago

Home Depot's founder supports the orange blob. No thanks.

jameswest2024.bsky.social•5 days ago

Never shop at Home Depot. Show local hardware or Lowes

charles-198.bsky.social•5 days ago

They are Fundy ‘Christian’ too….thumpin’ that Bible….

h3rmitcrab777.bsky.social•5 days ago

The Home Despot is a more fitting name.

for-fs-sake.bsky.social•5 days ago

Shopped Lowe's for my home improvement projects this week. Easy online ordering with convenient pickup counter at the store. In-and-out in a couple of mins. #Lowes

asten77.bsky.social•4 days ago

I wish we had a Lowe's close. I've always liked shopping there

nissmax.bsky.social•5 days ago

And why I shop at lowe's..Quit HD in 16'

tafphy.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yeop. I worked at Home Depot. It was horrible. 2007-2012. I was stuck there.

iustitia100.bsky.social•5 days ago

I have been boycotting Home Depot for years.

They have been supporters of T.

infoscientists.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thx, my brother in law is a GC- I'll ck in w/ him!

artsinitiative.bsky.social•5 days ago

You know where to shop people!

jmac901.bsky.social•5 days ago

Never Home Depot!

vexer77.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot has always been the worst of the worst.

ams1701.bsky.social•5 days ago

I drive an extra 5 mi to only traded Lowes

scotsandlit.bsky.social•5 days ago

I love this left out equity. Smart. Equity applies in *schools and where disabilities must be accommodated even if skills are lacking. Equity doesn’t always apply in employment as you must fulfill the job requirements. Diversity and inclusion still mean you meet the standards of the position.

dicools.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yeah Home Depot are big MAGA people so they probably didn’t even do it quietly.

charkeraervin.bsky.social•5 days ago

The got a Black CEO who got them together. Let me go get some home reno stuff!

mlsins.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Despot has been dead to since they donated to Trunt’s campaign

pagancrone86.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe’s and Costco!!!! Best places to shop!!

lindagmiller.bsky.social•5 days ago

I have been working at home Depot for 16 yrs. I'm a progressive liberal. We've always had a diverse work force at our store. We have always had a good number of black, Mexican and Gay folks. We also have a lot of veterans.

nancy0605.bsky.social•5 days ago

I guess I know where I'll shop from now on.

zolascola.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yep. Quit going to Home Depot 2-3 years ago, & switched over to Lowe’s. And of course local hardware store as a priority.

debi66.bsky.social•5 days ago

One of the previous owners is a HUGE donor of trumps. I suppose he, or those like him, are doing this to help trump so they will ANYTHING for him.

lisaclaire9090.bsky.social•5 days ago

Well, that is a good reason to shop at Lowe’s.

hemisfair68.bsky.social•5 days ago

HD is dead to me. Had a great experience at Lowes just yesterday. Made a horrible situation better. New clothes dryer still sitting in the living room but Lowes staff empowered to help solve problem. Go Lowes.

jnovaria.bsky.social•5 days ago

This guy’s name is Robby Starbuck? Are you kidding me?

javax2.bsky.social•5 days ago

The fact of the matter is both companies donated to the trump campaign. They donate to both parties. Their playing the field is more public relations than a commitment to policy or party imo.
https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/lowe-s-companies/recipients?id=D000027296

marilyn934.bsky.social•4 days ago

always preferred Lowes

croimor.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot has been horrible for a long time. Total Trumpers back to 2016. People should have been boycotting them a LONG time ago.

wildcat-russell.bsky.social•5 days ago

You know what to do, good people

texasdfwcowboy.bsky.social•5 days ago

#HomeDepot I will not spend $1 with Home Depot because they have kissed-the-ring instead of continuing their DEI program. What a poverty of the soul this represents.

liberalsownguns2.bsky.social•5 days ago

Just one more reason, like Target, I won't shop there!

chrystol.bsky.social•5 days ago

This is why I shop Lowes and not HD, even though I have to drive a half hour more to Lowes.

radioclash24.bsky.social•4 days ago

Boycott Home Depot

bakesdeb.bsky.social•5 days ago

Which is why when I was redoing my kitchen I bought everything from @lowesofficial.bsky.social !

oki2007.bsky.social•5 days ago

I guess I’m going back to Lowe’s now. Thanks for keeping us updated.

tgfe.bsky.social•5 days ago

My life-long boycott of home depot continues.

steven-crawford.bsky.social•5 days ago

As a former Home Depot employee I implore you to shop at lows. The shittiness of Home Depot is not new.

runhack.bsky.social•5 days ago

Lowe’s and HD are equally convenient for me. I stopped going to HD when I found out that their founder was donating to trump’s camp. 100% Lowe’s.

capdance.bsky.social•5 days ago

Maybe also reading REAL LIFE + REAL VALUE!!!!

angelakmarx.bsky.social•5 days ago

There is a Home Depot 7 mins from my house. I've shopped there, for convenience, for over 10 years.

THIS year? I went 11 miles to the nearest #Lowe's for my garden pavers. I'll keep going back, too!

dragonsegg.bsky.social•5 days ago

Well, that is a store I won’t go to again!
I WORKED at a home depo when I was 19-20. Guy that owned it had nieces & a daughter working there & getting all the hours so I left. Was hired part time, not for 12h a week!

jules521.bsky.social•5 days ago

I haven’t gone to Home Depot in years - maybe once since the last time trump was in office. Lowe’s is closer anyway and I thought they had donated to trump’s campaign too so this makes me feel better about going there.

jksinto.bsky.social•5 days ago

Bye Home Depot.

cath-c.bsky.social•5 days ago

Good to know! Switching to Lowe’s

emilykemily.bsky.social•5 days ago

Right after Trump got elected, Lowes also removed any mention of DEI from their website. It’s back up now. I guess they saw which way the wind was blowing.

nancyannn.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thanks. That’s what I thought. I started boycotting Home Depot in 2016. I’d also stopped going to Lowe’s recently because of their DEI stance. I guess some companies are figuring out they made a mistake & reversing their ignorant decisions, perhaps a drop in sales did it. I know Target is feeling it

emilykemily.bsky.social•5 days ago

And this was from August 2024: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/lowes-becomes-later-paring-back-dei-efforts-rcna168380

scardycat.bsky.social•5 days ago

Home Depot has always supported the felon. Haven’t shopped there for years

bkfromtherock.bsky.social•5 days ago

One of the founders (Marcus) was a Trump supporter. The other (Arthur Blank) is not.

iustitia100.bsky.social•5 days ago

Exactly.

lisaloe.bsky.social•5 days ago

I hope so! We just open a pro account at Lowe’s.
Fvck Home Depot.

poidoggrows.bsky.social•5 days ago

I'm so confused, what to believe.....

ken-francis.bsky.social•5 days ago

Fuck Home Depot

bittiegirldonna.bsky.social•5 days ago

We left Home Depot years ago. Lowes for us.

weareluigi.bsky.social•5 days ago

I have friends who work for the big orange box, and they saw this happening a while back. HD was smart enough not to advertise their capitulation, but they are absolutely capitulating.

tangibullah.bsky.social•4 days ago

Here in Canada, they're scrubbing references to the USA:

iamarthurkotb.bsky.social•5 days ago

Haven't shopped at HD since they supported #PutinsOrangePuppet the first time.

lvmiddleagediva.bsky.social•5 days ago

#TeamLowesForever

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