Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface
Target's stock price is down after a Halloween costume was pulled for evoking blackface
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Coverage (5)
- Target faces renewed backlash after stocking Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’ AP News · 10d ago
- Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features' NPR · 10d ago
- Companies face backlash over controversial products and advertisement campaigns Reuters · 10d ago
- Target Stock Drops After Halloween Costume Criticized As Racist Forbes · 10d ago
- Target pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume Chicago Tribune · 10d ago
The story so far
Target's stock price has fallen after the company pulled a Halloween costume that evoked blackface. The costume was criticized for its 'minstrel show features'. The retailer is facing renewed backlash.
The company's stock price dropped after the costume was criticized as racist. The Chicago Tribune and AP News both reported that Target pulled the costume after it was deemed offensive. The costume was stocked in Target stores.
The retailer has not yet commented on the backlash or the stock price drop. The controversy has raised questions about how retailers vet their products.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 9d ago.
The obvious questions
What is the costume that Target pulled?
The costume has 'minstrel show features' and was criticized for evoking blackface.
What is the reaction to the costume?
The costume has been criticized as racist. Target has pulled the costume from its stores.
What is the impact on Target's stock price?
Target's stock price has fallen after the costume was criticized and pulled.
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