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Target can't get its footing after its DEI program demise and a 40-day boycott against the retailer. Foot traffic at stores is down for the eighth consecutive week (fortune.com)

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Donald J. slump

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[–] match@pawb.social 28 points 2 days ago (1 children)

i got some fantastic gay pride merch from Target in 2022, the year they partnered with lgbtq creators and made some legitimately great clothing. then they received death threats and pulled them from stores.

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Its easy being an ally during the good times. Being an ally only counts if they stick around when the going gets tough. An ally stands and fights, they don't cut and run at the first sign of trouble.

[–] match@pawb.social 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

god, you're so fucking right. i'm gonna commission a fursuit of the Target dog and wear it to Folsom

[–] univers3man@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That escalated quickly

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

I'm so happy my post inspired that exchange.

[–] bork@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yo do you know how hot Folsom usually is??

[–] match@pawb.social 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't mind poodling, I'll be naked from the neck down

[–] bork@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Oh good, I just couldn't imagine wearing a complete fur suit in that and not passing out