Target was one of the most outspoken supporters of DEI. It’s changed its tune
Target was one of corporate America’s most forceful supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives and vowed to support ...
Target Drops Diversity Initiatives—After It Previously Caved To Pressure From Pride Month Collection
Target has previously balked on its social justice efforts in response to conservative backlash, as it minimized its Pride ...
Target will have no presence at Twin Cities Pride festival or parade, organizers declare
Twin Cities Pride officials have reacted to Target’s recent pull-back on its diversity programs, announcing that the ...
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This Pride org lost a corporate sponsor. The community did something surprising.
“This year, Twin Cities Pride made the bold decision to part ways with Target as a sponsor, standing firm in our commitment ...
Twin Cities Pride raises more than $50,000 in 24 hours after ending Target sponsorship
Twin Cities Pride uninvited Target from sponsoring its annual event after the company backed away from many of its DEI ...
Target becomes latest U.S. company to roll back DEI initiatives
Target will soon end some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the retail giant announced Friday.
Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat
Target had already felt the heat from conservative groups over some of its other longstanding initiatives. About two years ...
Target is ending its DEI initiative as Costco shareholders reject similar measures
Discount store chain Target said it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back ...
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Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments
Twin Cities Pride had seen this coming. Otto recalled that Target didn't carry Pride Month merchandise at its stores last June after the collection received backlash in 2023 and said the nonprofit ...
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Why so many shoppers view Target’s rollback on DEI as a betrayal
But in particular, Target’s high-profile Pride Month promotions and merchandising sent a message about its read on the culture—and where it wanted its brand to be. While hardly strident ...
Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.
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Target is banned from Pride parade as revenge for axing DEI policies
Target has been banned from participating in the Minneapolis Pride parade after the retail store decided to axe its DEI program. The retailer has long supported Twin Cities Pride, but after ...