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Target Corporation· Business · 131 sources · Aug 24, 2026Story

Target pulls Blackface-evoking costume amid backlash

Target pulled the Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit after social media criticism that it resembled racist blackface and minstrel imagery, with the company apologizing and calling removing the costume an important first step. The episode feeds into broader backlash around Target’s DEI-related controversies and ongoing consumer boycotts.

Business· Aug 24, 2026

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Target Corporation· Business · 11 sources · Aug 19, 2026Story

Target tariff refunds boost profits, lower prices

Target reported about $994 million in pretax tariff refunds for the latest quarter, which boosted profits and will be reinvested in price reductions for shoppers. The retailer also raised its full-year outlook as comparable-store sales rose about 3.8% and a merchandising overhaul under its new CEO drives continued growth.

Business· Aug 19, 2026

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Target Corporation· Reporting · 1 source · Nov 6, 2025Story

Suspected Thief Allegedly Linked to 23 Target Heists Was Reportedly After One Specific Toy

A man accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of Lego sets from Target stores across Texas is now in custody after police say they tracked him down following a recent theft in Watauga. Authorities have…

Reporting· Nov 6, 2025

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Target Corporation· Reporting · 1 source · Sep 3, 2025Story

EXCLUSIVE: Parental Rights Groups Rip Teachers Union Bosses Boycotting Target Instead Of Helping Kids

Parental rights advocates and conservative groups are outraged that one of the nation’s largest teachers’ unions is rallying against retail giant Target for scaling back its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)…

Reporting· Sep 3, 2025

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Target Corporation· Reporting · 1 source · Aug 20, 2025Story

Major Retailer’s CEO Resigns Amid Falling Sales, DEI Pullback

Target announced Wednesday that CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after serving 11 years in the role — following a decline in sales in 2025. The major retailer’s board of directors tapped Target COO Michael Fiddelke as…

Reporting· Aug 20, 2025

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Target Corporation

Target Corporation

Target pulls Blackface-evoking costume amid backlash

Target tariff refunds boost profits, lower prices

Suspected Thief Allegedly Linked to 23 Target Heists Was Reportedly After One Specific Toy

EXCLUSIVE: Parental Rights Groups Rip Teachers Union Bosses Boycotting Target Instead Of Helping Kids

Major Retailer’s CEO Resigns Amid Falling Sales, DEI Pullback