Target, DEI

Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments
NEW YORK (AP) — Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
Target facing retribution at home for rolling back DEI initiatives
Target is not welcome at the Twin Cities Pride Festival this year despite being a longtime sponsor, organizers say, because the company recently ended some of its DEI programs.
Target becomes latest company to backtrack on DEI initiatives
Target is ending its DEI program this year, the latest corporation to step away from such policies in the face of scrutiny from conservative groups.
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 diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives while Costco shareholders
Target becomes latest company to roll back DEI programs
One of the country’s largest retailers said it will end the diversity, equity and inclusion goals it sets in three-year cycles and curtail racial equity initiatives.
Target facing backlash from LGBT groups after scaling down DEI practices
Target’s decision to scale back its DEI programs is being met with backlash from the LGBTQ+ community on the Minneapolis-headquartered retailer’s home turf.
Tina Knowles sparks backlash over Target’s DEI cuts
Target's announcement to end its three-year DEI goals sparks reactions from influential figures, including Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother.
Black-Owned Businesses Resist Boycott Calls After Target’s DEI Retreat
Anger at Target surged after it abandoned DEI programs, but Black-owned businesses that struggled to earn shelf space urged ...
Should You Boycott Target Over DEI Cuts? Internet Divided
"There is a big difference between taking a stand through a keyboard threatening a boycott and taking stand through a wallet and actually engaging in a boycott." ...
Factbox-Trump executive orders target DEI, immigration, abortion and more
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a blizzard of executive orders and taken other actions since he was sworn in on Jan.
Black-owned brand founders at Target react to the store’s nixing of DEI and calls for a boycott
Several Black founders and brand owners are speaking out amid calls for a boycott of major retailers rolling back DEI.
Black-owned brands warn lefty Target boycott over DEI reversal could actually hurt their businesses
Critics are calling for shoppers to boycott Target over its DEI policy reversal – but black-owned brands are asking customers ...
Target decision to end DEI policies met with mixed reaction on social media
Target’s announcement last week that the company would be ending its diversity initiatives caused a mixed response across ...
The Lip Bar Founder Addresses Target DEI Rollbacks As Debates Over Protest Continue
Melissa Butler, founder of The Lip Bar, addressed the DEi Cutbacks at Target as calls to protest the store loom.
Readers Write: Federal worker buyout, legislative drama, DEI at Target
The federal government’s Office of Personnel Management sent an email to all federal employees on Jan. 28 informing them that they could choose to resign no later than Feb. 6 an ...