Target caves to right-wing backlash, says it will not sell Pride Month merchandise in many stores

Target has decided not to sell its Pride Month Collection in about half of its stores due to conservative backlash. The retailer, which has offered LGBTQ-themed merchandise every June for over a decade, will continue to sell these items online and in select stores based on sales history. This decision follows protests and boycott threats from right-wing activists, particularly concerning products for transgender individuals and children. Advocacy groups have criticized Target for this move, highlighting a potential compromise on the company’s values.