Target said right-wing outrage over its annual LGBTQ Pride Month merchandise hurt sales in June.
Unlike boycotts against Bud Light, the anti-LGBTQ reaction included threats against workers.
"The reaction is a signal for us to pause, adapt and learn," Target's chief growth officer said.
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Cornell said Target would continue to celebrate Pride and other heritage months, noting that the company would be "mindful of timing, placement, and presentation."
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