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Victoria’s Secret Abandons DEI Goal for Focus on ‘Belonging’

Chief executive officer Hillary Super told workers in a recent memo that Victoria’s Secret will “ensure our global team is inclusive of a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.”

A woman wearing a pink lace skirt and corset walks down the stairs — The lingerie retailer replaced references to DEI efforts with text on “inclusion and belonging.” (Victoria's Secret)

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Bloomberg

05 March 2025

Victoria’s Secret & Co. halted its promotion goal for Black workers and altered its language on diversity, equity and inclusion, joining a stampede of companies in shifting policy as the US government and conservative activists attack corporate representation goals.

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