Target Faces Declining Foot Traffic Amid DEI Backlash and Tariff Concerns

Target's foot traffic keeps falling amid boycotts and slashed DEI efforts—and it could be a problem that 'isn’t going to go away' for the retailer, expert says

Target’s traffic slump began in the first full week after it announced it was dismantling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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Anti-DEI Companies' Blackface Buffoonery Strategy Backfires - Dallas Weekly

By Aswad Walker U.S. companies are all over the map regarding the stances on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Some companies, like Target, Walmart, Lowes, John Deere, Molson Coors, McDonald’s and others, are proudly discarding the past commitments to DEI and rolling with the tide of mediocre whiteness prancing around as if it’s something superior. Others are doubling down on DEI support. Apple, Costco and Ben & Jerry’s are just a few that …

Target Continues to Pay the Price for Breaking Promise to Black America – The Tennessee Tribune

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While Target remains silent on its declining traffic, the contrast with its competitors is glaring. Costco, which maintained its DEI commitments despite political attacks, saw a 5.2% year-over-year increase in foot traffic during the same week Target is losing more than its commitment to equity, it’s losing customers. For the eighth consecutive week, shoppers have turned away from the retail giant following its decision …

Target Faces Declining Foot Traffic Amid DEI Backlash and Tariff Concerns

timesng.com: MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Target Corp. is experiencing a worrying trend as foot traffic at its stores has dropped for the eighth consecutive week, coinciding with changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program that began in late January. The decline in visitors is a significant concern for the retailer and was first noted following […] This post Target Faces Declining Foot Traffic Amid DEI Backlash and Tariff Concerns appe…

Target's Foot Traffic Falls For 9th Consecutive Week During 40-Day Boycott

Target's foot traffic fell for the ninth consecutive week during a nationwide 40-day boycott against the retailer, ending DEI efforts.