Retailers Face Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Efforts

Several LGBTQ+ organizations have given Target a list of demands, including issuing a statement reaffirming their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, replacing all the LGBTQ+ merchandise that was removed from stores, and ensuring the safety of team members who are on the front lines of the ongoing boycott. The demands come amid a wave of backlash and calls to boycott for LGBTQ+ items being sold for 2023 Pride Month. Target and other companies have faced criticism from conservatives, but the organizations are urging businesses to respond with unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community.