Critics said the children’s costume evoked blackface imagery. Target said, “We know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry.”
Category: Target Corporation
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Target Apologizes and Drops Halloween Costume Criticized as Racist
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Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
The New York Times – Business:Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if personal balance sheets seemed healthy.
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Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals
The New York Times – Business:Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.
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Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx Attract Shoppers Squeezed by Energy Prices
The New York Times – Business:The retailers reported increases in sales, even as higher fuel costs drove up the cost of everyday goods.
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Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
The New York Times – Business:Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
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Man Charged in Lego Theft Scheme of Replacing Pieces With Pasta, Police Say
The New York Times – Business:A California man was charged with grand theft after the police said he reaped about $34,000 in what an official called an “off the charts” pasta-and-switch scheme involving Lego kits.
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OpenAI’s Altman and More C.E.O.s Weigh In on Minnesota
Business leaders continue to feel pressure to speak out about the immigration crackdown and the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens.
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Retail Earnings Show Shoppers’ Resilience, but Some Stores Struggle
Companies said they managed tariff pressures in the latest quarter as consumers focused on discounts and high quality.
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How Much Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
As Americans become increasingly concerned about affordability, there’s scrutiny on the annual meal.
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A.I. Can Do More of Your Shopping This Holiday Season
New tools and features from retailers and tech companies use artificial intelligence to help people find gifts and make decisions about their shopping lists.
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Holiday Hiring Slows, Frustrating Job Seekers
Retailers are adding fewer of the seasonal roles that many Americans rely on to make ends meet.