From Investing.com: 2024-05-09 22:20:27

Target is planning to reduce LGBTQ-themed merchandise in some stores during Pride Month in June, after backlash last year. The retailer will offer full assortment online but decide which stores carry the products based on data. Around half of nearly 2,000 U.S. stores may stock the items. Target faced criticism and lower sales last year after removing certain LGBTQ products.

The move comes after facing backlash and sales drop last year over removing LGBTQ items. Target plans to support LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and year-round. The retailer will attend local Pride events, offer curated Pride products in select stores and online, based on customer insights and research.

Target to cut LGBTQ-themed merchandise in some stores for Pride Month, offering full assortment online. Backlash last year led to sales drop after removing certain items. Target to decide which stores carry products based on data, with around half of its U.S. locations expected to stock them. Commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ community year-round.

Target to reduce LGBTQ-themed products in some stores during June’s Pride Month, after facing backlash and sales drop for removing items last year. The retailer plans to offer full assortment online and decide store locations based on data. Around half of U.S. stores may carry products. Commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year.



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