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Target Faces Backlash and Stock Drop Over Controversial Halloween Costume
Target's shares dropped after the company faced significant backlash and accusations of blackface over a controversial children's Halloween costume. The retailer has since apologized and removed the costume from sale.
25 Aug, 12:00 — 25 Aug, 17:12
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wapoMostly Factual7h ago
Target ‘deeply sorry’ for children’s Halloween costume compared to blackface
The retailer has stopped selling the “circus clown” costume after it was criticized by social media users for resembling racist caricatures.
By Aoife Walsh
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago
Target removes controversial halloween costume after blackface backlash
Target removed a controversial clown Halloween costume after backlash over imagery critics said evoked blackface and racist depictions of Black people.
Read full article →investing-com2h ago
Target shares drop after Halloween costume backlash
By Reuters
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First report: wapo · 25 Aug, 12:00|Full coverage: 4 · 5h|Window: 5h
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