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 In the wake of nationwide protests in the U.S. against police
brutality and racial inequality following the death of African
American George Floyd last month, several companies have issued
statements in support of the black community and set up funds to
fight systematic 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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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 <WBA.O> also said it is currently ensuring
multicultural hair care and beauty products are not stored behind locked cases,
which has been the case at a limited number of its stores.
(Reporting by Saumya Sibi Joseph, Aishwarya Nair and Aakriti Bhalla in Bengaluru;
Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri and Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
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