Why Target revamped its 2022 Pride collection after criticism
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After Target received criticism for its 2021 Pride collection, the company revamped its Pride products this year. Target hired seven indie LGBTQ+ artists to contribute to the collection.
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Pride parades: Canada offering $1.5M for increased security
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After Backlash, Target Becomes Latest Brand to Shift Pride Marketing - The New York Times
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Target's walk-back on Pride merch upsets designers, LGBTQ supporters
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Farewell, 2022! Here's a Look at Target's Top Moments from the Past Year
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Threats' prompt US Target stores to remove some Pride Collection products, Pride
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Target's walk-back on Pride merch upsets designers, LGBTQ supporters
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Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from Pride collection after threats - The Washington Post
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Combative Consumers Change the Marketing Strategy for Target and Bud Light - WSJ
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Target faces criticism after removing LGBTQ2-themed products - National
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