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business7 months ago

Bark Box CEO apologizes over PRIDE collection comment

BarkBox CEO Matt Meeker apologized after a leaked internal message compared the company's Pride products to hypothetical MAGA-themed items, calling both 'politically charged.' The company confirmed the message's authenticity, stated it does not reflect their values, and announced they will donate 100% of revenue from this year's Pride collection. The incident reflects a broader trend of retailers scaling back diversity initiatives amid political pressures.

via Business Insider|
#barkbox#business#ceo-apology
business2 years ago

Target CEO Cautions as Shoppers Pull Back on Pride Merchandise and Groceries

Target CEO Brian Cornell defended the decision to remove some of the retailer's Pride Collection merchandise, citing aggressive behavior and serious safety threats towards employees. The backlash coincided with laws restricting transgender rights, leading to disruptions in stores and threats to light products on fire. Cornell acknowledged the negative impact on sales but stated that the financial impact has subsided. He emphasized the prioritization of employee safety as the reason for removing the controversial merchandise.

via CNBC|
#backlash#business#lgbtq
business2 years ago

Elon Musk warns of impending lawsuits against Target over controversial products.

Elon Musk predicts that Target could face class-action lawsuits from investors after the company's value dropped by more than $15 billion following the controversy over its Pride collection, including a 'tuck-friendly' women's swimsuit. Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shared how JP Morgan had downgraded Target's stock due to concerns and particular over the retailer's association with millennials. Musk responded saying he believes Target will likely face class-action lawsuits from investors after the company's value dropped by more than $15 billion.

via Daily Mail|
#business#class-action-lawsuits#elon-musk
business2 years ago

Target's Stock Drops Due to Backlash Over Pride Collection's 'Tuck-Friendly' Swimwear.

Former Target Vice Chairman Gerald Storch believes the company's controversial 'tuck-friendly' swimwear set Target's Pride collection apart from others for the worst, leading to a $12 billion loss since mid-May. JPMorgan downgraded Target's stock, citing "too many concerns rising" after the company suffered devastating financial losses due to recent controversies. Target made adjustments to its Pride merchandising plans, including removing displays "that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior" at some of its stores.

via Daily Mail|
#business#financial-loss#jpmorgan
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Target faces backlash over removal of LGBTQ+ products during Pride Month.

Actress Rachelle Lefevre criticized Target for moving its "PRIDE" collection to the back of the store after backlash from conservatives. Lefevre accused the retailer of "trying to erase" LGBTQ+ people and engaging in "performative allyship." Target suffered a $9 billion market loss in just one week following the uproar over its LGBTQ+-friendly clothing line. The backlash included violent demonstrations, and Target moved the collection to avoid a "Bud Light situation." Lefevre encouraged LGBTQ+ individuals to find joy in their daily lives despite the criticism.

via New York Post |
#backlash#lgbtq#lgbtq-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Malaysia seizes Swatch's rainbow watches in LGBTQ crackdown.

Malaysian authorities raided Swatch stores and seized 164 watches from its Pride Collection, claiming that they "bore LGBT connotations." The watches come in six colors matching those on the gay pride flag and have two rainbow loops on their straps. Malaysia criminalizes same-sex relationships, and the confiscation of the watches has been criticized by gay rights group Jejaka as "a deeply unsettling level of intolerance." Swatch has resumed selling the Pride Collection watches and is looking into the seizure.

via NBC News|
#discrimination#human-rights#lgbt
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Target faces backlash over LGBTQ merchandise.

Megyn Kelly criticized Target for launching 'tuck-friendly' bathing suits for transgender women, stating that women 'don't have penises.' Target faced backlash for its Pride collection, which includes items for babies and children, and for partnering with a clothing manufacturer that has made Satanic clothing in the past. California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Target of 'selling out LGBTQ communities' by walking back some of the products from its Pride collection. Target CEO Brian Cornell defended the campaign, stating that it's the right thing for society and the brand.

via Daily Mail|
#backlash#lgbtq#lgbtq-rights
business2 years ago

Target pulls Pride Collection items due to 'threats'.

Target is withdrawing some of its Pride Collection products from all its US stores and website due to threats impacting employee safety and wellbeing. The move comes after an increase in confrontations between customers and employees and incidents of Pride merchandise being thrown on the floor. Target has been celebrating Pride Month for more than a decade and has been offering more than 2,000 Pride Collection products including clothing, books, music and home furnishings. The items include “gender fluid” mugs, “queer all year” calendars, and books for children aged 2-8 titled Bye Bye Binary, Pride 1,2,3 and I’m Not A Girl.

via The Guardian|
#backlash#business#employee-safety
business2 years ago

Target faces backlash and removes LGBTQ merchandise from stores.

Target is removing some products from its Pride Collection after facing customer backlash, citing concerns for employee safety. The retailer is reviewing certain transgender swimsuits and children's merchandise, but no decision has been made yet. The products being removed are from the LGBTQ brand Abprallen, which has faced social media backlash for its association with British designer Eric Carnell. Target has been celebrating Pride Month for over a decade, but this year's collection has led to an increase in confrontations between customers and employees.

via CNN|
#backlash#business#lgbtq
business2 years ago

Target faces backlash over removal of LGBTQ merchandise from stores.

Target is removing some LGBTQ merchandise from its stores and website after facing customer backlash and threats to employee safety. The retailer's Pride Collection, which includes over 2,000 products, has led to confrontations between customers and employees, and incidents of merchandise being thrown on the floor. The products being withdrawn include the LGBTQ brand Abprallen, which has faced social media backlash for its association with British designer Eric Carnell. Target is also reviewing certain transgender swimsuits and children's merchandise.

via Reuters|
#business#customer-backlash#lgbtq
human-rights2 years ago

Malaysia confiscates Swatch's Pride Collection watches over 'LGBT connotations'

Malaysian authorities raided Swatch stores and seized 164 watches from its Pride Collection, claiming they "bore LGBT connotations." The watches come in six colors matching those on the gay pride flag and have two rainbow loops on their straps. Malaysia criminalizes same-sex relationships, and the seizure has been criticized by gay rights group Jejaka for showing "a deeply unsettling level of intolerance." Swatch has resumed selling the watches and is looking into the seizure.

via Fox News|
#discrimination#human-rights#lgbt