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Donald Trump is creating a ‘civil rights’ initiative to target DEI programs in the private sector
The Trump administration took aim earlier this year at diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private sector. And ...
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What Target DEI changes cost the retailer in revenue
Target reports 7% sales decline after rolling back DEI initiatives, facing community boycotts and advocacy group protests ...
Target Warns Of Lower Sales In 2025—Blaming Tariffs And DEI Rollback Backlash
The retailer announced earlier this year it would phase out long-term diversity, equity and inclusion goals after a ...
Target stumbles as tariffs hit earnings and sales fall amid DEI backlash
Target now expects a “low single-digit [percentage] decline” in sales for the fiscal year; it previously forecast 1 percent ...
Target admits DEI rollback and boycotts contributed to sales decline
After announcing a rollback of DEI initiatives, a boycott of the retailer has led to a decline in sales and foot traffic.
Target's sales are tumbling — and its DEI moves aren't helping
Target reported a sharp drop in comparable sales in its first quarter and cut its outlook for the full year.
Target Cuts Sales Outlook, Cites DEI Backlash and Tariff Uncertainty
Target reported a nearly 3 percent sales drop in the fiscal first quarter compared to the previous year, with comparable ...
Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales
Retail giant Target reported a decline in sales for Q1 2025, with executives conceding that consumer dissatisfaction is part ...
Tariff uncertainty, DEI backlash hurt Target’s results. Price increases are ‘the very last resort,’ CEO says.
Target said reaction to the rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts was a headwind in the first quarter.
Amid DEI controversy, Target makes a surprising move
Target has faced everything from slowing foot traffic to national boycotts — some sparked by backlash to the company's ...