After being criticized last year for its store displays for Pride Month, the annual celebration in June for L.G.B.T.Q.
Target has often displayed its Pride apparel and merchandise prominently in many of its stores, sometimes near the entrances.
Last year, however, Target faced outrage and calls for boycotts from some conservative commentators and customers over the displays, which included clothes and books for children about transgender issues and gender fluidity.
At the time, the chain expressed concern for its employees’ safety after saying some customers screamed at workers and threw Pride-themed merchandise on the floor.
Target ended up moving the displays from the front of some stores and placing them in the back.
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Pride, Target
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L.G.B.T.Q