Target
Target is a retailer with almost 2,000 stores across the United States. Beginning as one small discount store in Minnesota in 1962, Target has gone on to become one of the largest private employers in the U.S. It is a household name, well known for selling a variety of products from food and clothing to household goods, electronics and toys.
Target's popularity hits rock bottom as boycott hurts brand
The retail chain's popularity dipped to its lowest since tracking began in 2020, new figures show, after facing calls for a boycott over its LGBTQ+ Pride range.
Target blasted for refusing to sell anti-Democratic Party book: "Pathetic"
Conservative figures have criticized the retailer after Mark Levin said that Target had refused to stock his upcoming book "because it might offend Democrats."
Are grocery stores open on 4th of July? Target, Publix, Whole Foods hours
Most U.S. stores will be open on Independence Day, but hours may vary based on location.
Pride Month marked by "unprecedented" backlash
Pride Month is ending. But there are 125 days annually celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, so there are plenty more opportunities for both sides to clash.
Photos of Barefoot Wine with pronouns on bottle go viral—"Time to boycott"
"I thought Bud Light was bad, but Barefoot has taken it to the next level," tweeted social-media personality Joey Mannarino.
Anti-Transgender boycotts go international: "Bud Light moment"
Wickes' chief operating officer is defending his views even after stock prices for the company took a plunge on Friday.
Fox News faces boycott over alleged pride support: "Bud Light treatment"
One activist urged "every single conservative" to boycott Fox News on Twitter.
Target sees small win after Pride collection backlash
The company has seen its stock price fall and even received bomb threats after stocking Pride Month merchandise.
Candace Owens slams YouTube over anti-trans video ban: "I will not lie"
"I want [YouTube] to know that you cannot compel me to lie for a living," Owens said on her podcast. "I'm not a buck that can be broken."
Target stores receive bomb threats amid Pride backlash
Several stores in the Oklahoma City metro area were evacuated after an email was sent to newsrooms saying: "We are going to play a game."
Lauren Boebert's transphobic Bud Light nickname draws conservative laughter
Critics slammed the GOP lawmaker for using a "derogatory slur against trans people" during a speech at the Western Conservative Summit.
Pottery Barn, once a top 3 conservative brand, faces boycott for trans book
The company is facing calls for a boycott after Pottery Barn Kids held a virtual reading for a book written by a transgender activist.
Garth Brooks explains why he's refusing to ban Bud Light from his bar
"If you're an a**hole, there are plenty of other places [to drink]," the country music star said of those who may object to his stance.
Joe Rogan calls Dylan Mulvaney "confused" in Bud Light rant
"Can you imagine, you're just gonna send a f****** can to some confused person," Rogan said of Bud Light and Mulvaney on his podcast.
Cracker Barrel faces boycott calls for celebrating pride: "Skip dining"
One conservative group tweeted "Cracker Barrel has fallen."
Candace Owens calls transgender identity a "lie" in Target rant
"They want us to look at a little girl and say, 'No, you are a little boy,'" the conservative commentator said on her Daily Wire show.
Dylan Mulvaney tells brands to embrace transgender influencers
Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light has led to a major drop in the company's market value in just a matter of months.
Target boycott's hidden consequences for Indigenous communities
Nick Tilsen, who leads a nonprofit at the center of Target's latest controversy, told Newsweek attacks on DEI programs are "detrimental" to Native Americans.
'Boycott Target' song reaches number one on Billboard Rap charts
The rapper behind the diss track previously said his song faced the "most censorship" before hitting number one.
Kari Lake slams companies' LGBTQ+ marketing being "thrown in our faces"
"This is not an attack on gay men and women in this country but this whole push for transgenderism," said Lake, who ran for Arizona governor last November.
"State of emergency" declared for LGBTQ+ people by Human Rights Campaign
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is "opening up language and vitriol and hate and assault on the community," said one queer activist and psychotherapist.
Dylan Mulvaney says she's been in hiding "because of transphobes"
The social-media influencer has been at the center of a storm of controversy over the past two months, following her collaboration with Bud Light.
Kristi Noem accuses Target executives of wanting to give away Mt. Rushmore
Noem's wrath toward Target stems from a charitable donation to a group pushing for the return of the national landmark to the Lakota community.
Target gets more bad news after boycott
"This bill does end the payment pause," Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget said during a White House press briefing.
LGBTQ+ organizations give Target a list of demands amid boycott
In response to the boycott, Target said it was removing some LGBTQ+ items "that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior."
Jordan Peterson weighs in on Target, Anheuser-Busch boycotts
Conservative commentator and psychologist Peterson has mocked the companies currently facing public boycotts for LGBTQ+ related reasons.
Adam Lambert says "scared" and "confused" people at root of LGBTQ+ backlash
"I think it's nice to be a part of the force that helps people open their minds," said the Queen singer during an appearance on U.K. TV.
Elon Musk weighs in on Target boycott
The billionaire is predicting more trouble for Target as the chain of stores deals with a customer boycott over a range of swimwear.
Target's political donations to Republicans backfired
Target's PAC donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to elect Republicans in last year's midterm elections.
Target loses $4B in less than a week as stock price continues to slide
Target continues its losing streak in the stock market.
