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Target Faces Backlash Over Pride Merchandise Cuts

6/6/2025

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Target reduced its LGBTQ merchandise for Pride Month, emphasizing pro-America items, resulting in mixed shopper reactions.
Customers expressed disappointment over the absence of a dedicated Pride section, while some welcomed the change.
The retailer's first-quarter revenue declined, with some linking this to backlash against its DEI policies.
A report revealed that 27% of social media complaints about Target's changes originated from fake accounts.
Target has not publicly addressed its strategy for Pride Month.

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Story summary

Target reduced its LGBTQ merchandise for Pride Month, emphasizing pro-America items, resulting in mixed shopper reactions.
Customers expressed disappointment over the absence of a dedicated Pride section, while some welcomed the change.
The retailer's first-quarter revenue declined, with some linking this to backlash against its DEI policies.
A report revealed that 27% of social media complaints about Target's changes originated from fake accounts.
Target has not publicly addressed its strategy for Pride Month.