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 Black Americans in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by police in Target’s home city of Minneapolis in 2020.
War On DEI: Target Sued Over ‘Ill-Advised DEI Campaigns’
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Target’s DEI drama just got messier — and now investors want their money back
A new lawsuit claims Target misled shareholders about the financial risks of its diversity and inclusion initiatives, and now billions
Target Sued Over DEI
On January 24, Target ended its DEI program, as well as a separate initiative to support Black-owned businesses that it had launched in 2020. It is one of many corporations abandoning DEI policies amid a conservative backlash.
Target sued over claims that DEI policies led to drop in stock price
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, claims the company misused shareholder funds by implementing initiatives that led to boycotts and decreased profits. The lawsuit seeks damages for anyone who held stock in the company between August 2022 and November last year.
Target hit with shareholder lawsuit over DEI policies
The lawsuit claims Target hid the potential for boycotts, backlash to its inclusion initiatives from shareholders
Target Ditches DEI Amid Ongoing U.S. Cultural Shifts
Target (TGT) has gone from one of the most outspoken supporters of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to borderline radio silent as it
Target’s DEI cuts have Black entrepreneurs saying ‘clear the shelves’
Owners of brands that were championed by Target before it rolled back DEI efforts say a boycott would harm their brands, and encouraged customers to support them.
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 Post Flooded With Negative Comments After DEI Move
Target's recent posts on Facebook have been flooded with negative comments after the company ended its diversity, equity and inclusion program. Newsweek has contacted Target for comment via email. Upon returning to office on January 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle federal DEI programs.
Target hit with class action suit claiming they mislead investors over DEI policies
Target was hit with a class action suit claiming the retailer duped investors about the company's DEI policies and tricked them into buying stock at an artificially inflated price.
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War On DEI: Oklahoma Will Urge Amazon, Netflix And More To Back Down From DEI
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Atlanta-based designer featured in Target campaign feels ‘gaslit’ after DEI changes
Carlton Mackey used to collaborate with Target, but he said not anymore after Target changed its DEI initiatives.
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Target Has Chosen to Roll Back Its DEI Initiatives While Dropping a Black History Month Collection
Why are people boycotting Target? It's on the chopping block for some former fans who have labeled the popular merchandise retailer as problematic.
Pastor Jamal Bryant Wants 100,000 Black People To Join 40-Day Fast Against Target
New Birth Pastor, Jamal Bryant, has called for a 40-day fast from Target over its DEI cutbacks, encouraging 100k Black people ...
‘The fear is real’: As Trump administration targets DEI, professionals worry about the future of their industry
The shift in the DEI industry, consultants and analysts say, has left many professionals concerned about their job stability ...