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Target CEO to step down amid company struggles (apnews.com)
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Although Walmart retreated from its diversity initiatives first, Target has been the focus of more concerted consumer boycotts. Organizers have said they viewed Target’s action as a greater betrayal because the company previously had held itself out as a champion of inclusion. In 2023, a customer backlash over the annual line of LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise Target carried also cut into sales.

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[–] 11 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Fiddelke said he would step in as CEO with three urgent priorities: reclaiming the company’s position as a leader in selecting and displaying merchandise; improving the customer experience by making sure shelves are consistently stocked and stores are clean; and investing in technology.

This is a load of nothing. Wake me up when they commit to something real and praiseworthy.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    I am encouraged they've recognized the problems afflciting their brand and are going to remedy it by "shortening the time it took to get new items from the idea stage into stores."........

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    • [–] 9 points 1 year ago

    Boycott the hell out of target and walmart! Go to your farmer's market, local grocers, bakeries and costcos instead!

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    [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    Haven't shopped at target since this happened! Screw you target!

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    [–] 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    hopefully this means the boycott is actually working?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    boycotts are like the fork in the dinner place setting of civil action; there's also the spoon, knife, plate and cup each have its use.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    And, as an individual, boycotts mean a meaningful decrease. We buy much less from Target, probably more than 90% less but there are a couple things we rely on, but can't easily get elsewhere.

    There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, so any reduction is meaningful.

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    • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    so if i can't shop at amazon, walmart, target, publix, dollar general. where they fuck am i going to get groceries and stuff? and dont tell me to go to the mom and pop market at the flea market they dont got enough.

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