Target's Pride collection controversy leaves LGBTQ+ businesses
By A Mystery Man Writer
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For small businesses, Target collaborations represented not only a major accomplishment, but a huge financial win. But what happens when they’re removed from shelves?
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Target 'spit in the face' of customers with 'Pride' merch: Vivek Ramaswamy
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Target shares plunge 2% as market cap down over $13 billion amid Pride backlash
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Target is being held hostage by an anti-LGBTQ campaign
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Target removes some LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise over threats to employees - CBS News
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Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from Pride collection after threats - The Washington Post
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Target Gets a Second Chance on LGBTQ Rights
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Target's Pride collection controversy leaves LGBTQ+ businesses managing fallout
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Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explained
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Target loses $10B following boycott calls over LGBTQ-friendly clothing
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Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing
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Target in Pride Month tumult amid culture war over LGBTQ+ items - The Washington Post
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Target's Sales Hit by Pride Month Merchandise Backlash - The New York Times
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Target's Pride collection controversy leaves LGBTQ+ businesses managing fallout
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Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from Pride collection after threats - The Washington Post
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