India, May 13 -- Home Depot is following in the footsteps of Walmart and Target. The popular retail chain has quietly removed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy, The US Sun reported.

"We strive to ensure that our company culture maintains a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment so that we can attract and retain the best employees, amplify their unique experiences and ideas, and strengthen the communities where we operate," the company's DEI page once read.

"We believe this commitment has been a competitive advantage and key to our long-term success, which is why we continue to build a culture of understanding, acceptance, and appreciation," it added.

However, Home Depot reversed its signature policy on March 28, per the...