Target to Cut LGBTQ Pride Month Products From Some Stores After Backlash

  • Retailer plans to carry full LGBTQ-themed assortment online
  • Last year’s customer threats contributed to decline in sales
Pride merchandise at a Target store in San Francisco last year.Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Target Corp. won’t sell LGBTQ-themed merchandise in some stores during Pride Month in June, after a backlash dented revenue last year.

The Minneapolis-based retailer said it plans to offer Pride products in select stores based on historical sales performance. They will also be available online.