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Target Boycott Sparks Protest, CEO Resignation Looms
9/1/2025
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- A protest at the Minnesota State Fair on August 31, 2025, temporarily closed a main entrance.
- Demonstrators advocated for a boycott of Target, citing the company's financial difficulties.
- Organizer Jaylani Hussein reported a notable decrease in Target's foot traffic since the boycott started.
- Target's CEO will resign in February, with COO Michael Fiddelke set to lead a strategic refocus.
