Target confirms 'adjustments' to Pride plans after LGBTQ merchandise caused 'threats' to employees
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Target said on Tuesday that some stores were forced to relocate LGBTQ Pride merchandise to protect employees from “threats" by angry customers.
Target said on Tuesday that some stores were forced to relocate LGBTQ Pride merchandise to protect employees from “threats by angry customers.
Shortly before Pride month in June, Target stocked multiple items for multiple gender expressions.
Target said on Tuesday that some stores were forced to relocate LGBTQ Pride merchandise to protect employees from “threats by angry customers.
Shortly before Pride month in June, Target stocked multiple items for multiple gender expressions.
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