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Target apologizes, pulls offensive costume after backlash

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Target has apologized and removed a children's Halloween costume that critics described as evoking racist minstrel caricatures. The retailer acknowledged the costume was offensive and stated it was an important first step to remove it and examine internal processes. This incident follows previous controversies and a significant stock value drop after a boycott last year, though Target has recently seen a rebound in sales and stock performance. AI

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Target apologizes, pulls offensive costume after backlash

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nancy Jiang, The Associated Press ·

    Target’s minstrel-costume apology erased days of stock gains

    Shares hit a 52-week high of $169.89 on Aug. 24. They fell 3.78% the next day, after Target pulled a costume critics called racist.

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