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Target said reactions to its DEI moves have adversely impacted sales, and protesters say they're not yet satisfied with the company's response.
Target now expects a “low single-digit [percentage] decline” in sales for the fiscal year; it previously forecast 1 percent growth.
Target reported a sharp drop in comparable sales in its first-quarter and cut its outlook for the full year.
We’re constantly adjusting pricing,” Target CEO Brian Cornell said during an earnings call on Wednesday, as reported by CNBC. “Some are going up, some will be reduced, but that’s an ongoing effort that takes place each and every day.
The retailer's CEO attributed the results to weakness in discretionary spending, declining consumer confidence, uncertainty over tariffs, and shopper backlash against the company’s decision to halt diversity initiatives.
The retailer’s sales fell short of expectations, and it slashed its full-year financial forecast, citing a “challenging” economy and backlash over its pullback from diversity policies.
The retail giant Target continues to wander in troubled territory.