CPG & Grocery

Walmart Will No Longer Lock Up Beauty Products for Black Customers

Policy change follows complaints of discrimination in multiple states

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The store policy has drawn complaints of racial discrimination.Walmart
By Lisa Lacy

June 11, 2020

As calls for social justice reform continue around the country, Walmart is ending its policy of locking up hair care and beauty products for Black customers.

Lisa Lacy

Lisa Lacy is Adweek's Commerce Editor.

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