CVS joins Walmart in keeping multicultural beauty
products out of locked cabinets
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 [June 13, 2020] (Reuters)
- Drugstore chain CVS Health Corp joined
Walmart Inc in announcing it will stop keeping beauty and personal care
products designed for people of color in locked display cases, after the
practice drew criticism online.
In the wake of nationwide protests in the U.S. against police brutality
and racial inequality following the killing of George Floyd last month,
companies have issued statements in support of the black community and
set up funds to fight systemic racism.
The change in policy at both companies comes after a Walmart customer
complained the practice of locking up items that cater to people of
color was discriminatory.
"We have a firm-nondiscrimination policy that applies to all aspects of
our business and our product protection measures have never been based
on the race or ethnicity of our customers," CVS said in an emailed
statement on Friday.
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A logo of CVS Health is displayed on a monitor above the floor of
the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New
York, U.S., December 5, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
The drugstore chain said it had expanded its selection of products in its
textured hair and color cosmetics categories by 35% over the past year to add
new brands that appeal to communities of color.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc has also said it would stop keeping similar beauty
and hair care products in locked cabinets, according to Associated Press . The
company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
(Reporting by Saumya Sibi Joseph in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
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