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Target pulls some of its Pride products after threats to store workers [View all]
Minneapolis retailer Target plans to pull some of its products celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQ community in response to threats and "confrontational behavior" it has seen at some stores.
Target has featured a colorful collection of Pride apparel, pet accessories and party supplies for years, normally showcasing the assortment at the front of stores beginning in May to celebrate Pride Month, typically observed in June to commemorate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride.
However in recent days, there have been reports of some customers trashing the Pride sections at stores and being aggressive with store workers. Target has also received calls threatening violence on its customer hotline. Target wasn't immediately able to answer if there have been any direct threats made to its Minneapolis headquarters.
One social media video shows a man taking down and stomping on a rainbow #takepride cardboard display. Others show people confronting store employees about the products.
Target has featured a colorful collection of Pride apparel, pet accessories and party supplies for years, normally showcasing the assortment at the front of stores beginning in May to celebrate Pride Month, typically observed in June to commemorate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride.
However in recent days, there have been reports of some customers trashing the Pride sections at stores and being aggressive with store workers. Target has also received calls threatening violence on its customer hotline. Target wasn't immediately able to answer if there have been any direct threats made to its Minneapolis headquarters.
One social media video shows a man taking down and stomping on a rainbow #takepride cardboard display. Others show people confronting store employees about the products.
https://www.startribune.com/target-pulls-lgbtq-gay-pride-products-after-threats-to-store-workers-transgender-tuck-friendly/600277372/
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