Target to Pull Some LGBT-Themed Merchandise After Customer Backlash

Target will remove some Pride merchandise from stores after backlash from customers made employees feel unsafe. The retailer will continue to sell Pride-related items.

May 24, 2023 . 1:53 PM

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Target to remove some Pride Month products from stores after backlash from customers.
Negative reaction has taken a more aggressive turn, causing employees to feel unsafe.
Target will continue to sell Pride-related items in stores.
Customers have confronted workers, knocked down Pride merchandise displays and made threatening posts on social media.
Target is still evaluating which items to remove.