Target shrinks Pride collection from 2,000 last year to just 75
Target is reportedly drastically scaling back its LGBTQ-friendly Pride Collection lineup to just 75 items, down from more than 2,000 a year ago, in the wake of the boycott that plagued the chain last year. The Minnesota-based “cheap chic” discount retailer saw its profits take a hit last year after it was caught in a […]
Walmart promotes Pride merchandise as Target scales back after backlash
Walmart promoted its new Pride apparel on social media ahead of Pride Month on Saturday, posting on Instagram that “it’s more than just a slogan. #PrideAlways is a reminder to lead with love.” The company’s promotion comes just weeks after Target, which faced significant backlash from conservatives last year, announced that its Pride collection would […]
Disney’s Hulu to Stream Gay Dating Reality Show ‘I Kissed a Boy’ for Pride Month
Disney-owned Hulu to air gay dating reality show I kissed a boy! This comes as part of the streamer’s programming leading up to Pride Month, which begins on June 1. Hulu announced its “Hulu Has Pride” lineup on Monday, which includes the BBC’s I kissed a boy! In the show, 10 gay men are invited […]
The Guardian view on Paula Vennells: pride came before her fall | Editorial
POrla Vennells’ attendance at the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry was always going to be a big event, even if it was overshadowed by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s decision to call an election this week. She was chief executive of the government-owned company from 2012 to 2019 and was in charge when forensic […]
Florida media laments as state bridges won’t shine rainbow-colored lights for Pride Month 2024
For the past three years, Tampa Bay’s iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge has dedicated a week in June to LGBTQ+ activism, and in honor of Pride Month, has been decorated with rainbow-colored as well as blue and pink “transgender” lights. was exhibited. But this year, no Pride-themed lights will be installed on any of the state’s […]
FBI warns terrorist groups may target LGBTQIA+ pride events
new york (WPIX) – The FBI on Monday issued a warning that foreign terrorist organizations may target LGBTQ events and venues during Pride Month. Federal authorities have announced an increased threat from foreign terrorist organizations like ISIS over upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride events. With Pride Month just three weeks away, New York City is buzzing with […]
Target learned a lesson: Pride Month plans already upsetting LGBTQ activists
Facing backlash, Target plans to restrict stores that sell LGBTQ-themed products during Pride Month. Last year, the retail giant was subject to a boycott for selling “tuck-friendly” swimwear, LGBTQ baby onesies, and other pro-trans and LGBT products. Target has since removed some LGBTQ merchandise or moved it to less-trafficked areas of its stores after losing […]
Target to Only Sell Pride Month Collection at Select Stores Following 2023 Backlash
Following backlash and boycotts last year, Target announced that only select stores will carry its Pride Month collection this June. In a statement posted on its website Thursday, the company said that instead of rolling out the Pride Month collection in all its stores, it will offer “a selection of products including adult apparel, housewares, […]
Target Plans To Reduce Pride Merchandise After Backlash
Companies across the U.S. weave Pride themes into marketing campaigns AUSTIN, Texas – June 6: A customer purchases accessories for Pride Month at a Target store on June 6, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Companies across the country have started promoting LGBTQIA+ apparel in honor of this year’s Pride Month. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) OAN’s […]
Target Limiting LGBTQ-Themed Merchandise for ‘Pride Month’ After Massive Blowback
Target will reduce sales of LGBTQ-themed products for Pride Month after taking a huge hit in 2023. After selling Pride-themed merchandise in all of its stores across the U.S. for the past 10 years, Target has announced it will only offer Pride-themed merchandise in select stores, according to CNN. report Friday. The store did Pull […]