Target is sued for defrauding shareholders about DEI
Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused customers to flee and the stock price of the Minneapolis-based retailer to plummet.
Target was one of the most outspoken supporters of DEI. It’s changed its tune
Target was one of corporate America’s most forceful supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives and vowed to support Black Americans in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by police in Target’s home city of Minneapolis in 2020.
Target’s DEI drama just got messier — and now investors want their money back
A new lawsuit claims Target misled shareholders about the risks of its diversity and inclusion initiatives, and now billions are on the line.
Target Sued Over DEI
On January 24, Target ended its DEI program, as well as a separate initiative to support Black-owned businesses that it had launched in 2020. It is one of many corporations abandoning DEI policies amid a conservative backlash.
Target Ditches DEI Amid Ongoing U.S. Cultural Shifts
Target (TGT) has gone from one of the most outspoken supporters of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to borderline radio silent as it
Target sued for defrauding shareholders about DEI
Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused the stock price to plummet.
War On DEI: Target Sued Over ‘Ill-Advised DEI Campaigns’
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Target sued over failure to predict backlash from DEI initiatives
Target is being sued by shareholders over its alleged failure to predict backlash linked to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
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Target Post Flooded With Negative Comments After DEI Move
Target's recent posts on Facebook have been flooded with negative comments after the company ended its diversity, equity and inclusion program. Newsweek has contacted Target for comment via email.