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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anne d'Innocenzio

Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing

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Retail giant Target announced on Wednesday it was pulling some of its Pride Month merchandise after several of its employees experienced “confrontational behavior” from angry customers.

“Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team embers’ sense of safety and well-being while at work,” Target said in a statement.

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