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Target can't get its footing after its DEI program demise and a 40-day boycott against the retailer. Foot traffic at stores is down for the eighth consecutive week (fortune.com)

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[–] macncheese@lemmy.world 71 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Good glad to see some tangible numbers. I was a weekly Target shopper but haven't been since the economic blackout day. They were actually doing some cool things after 2020, selling a lot of products from Black-owned businesses. To see them do a 180 is a stark reminder.that they're just a business and $$$ is the name of the game. Gotta hit em all in the pocketbook, it's the only thing they listen to.

[–] match@pawb.social 25 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

i got some fantastic gay pride merch from Target in 2022, the year they partnered with lgbtq creators and made some legitimately great clothing. then they received death threats and pulled them from stores.

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 16 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Its easy being an ally during the good times. Being an ally only counts if they stick around when the going gets tough. An ally stands and fights, they don't cut and run at the first sign of trouble.

[–] match@pawb.social 6 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (2 children)

god, you're so fucking right. i'm gonna commission a fursuit of the Target dog and wear it to Folsom

[–] bork@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Yo do you know how hot Folsom usually is??

[–] match@pawb.social 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I don't mind poodling, I'll be naked from the neck down

[–] bork@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago

Oh good, I just couldn't imagine wearing a complete fur suit in that and not passing out

[–] univers3man@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

That escalated quickly

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 1 points 6 hours ago

I'm so happy my post inspired that exchange.