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'We got this wrong': Target says sorry for Halloween costume that looked like racist caricature, pulls it down from collection

Target acknowledged and corrected its mistake after one of its children Hallowen costume triggered a massive outrage. The retain giant said it had pulled down the costume from sale after social media users pointed out that the circus clown evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.

The Times of India

Target Apologises and Pulls Racist Children's Halloween Costume From Website Amid Widespread Criticism

Target has publicly apologised and removed a children's Halloween costume after critics said its design evoked racist blackface and minstrel-show imagery. The retailer says it is reviewing how the product was approved.

International Business Times UK

Target hurriedly pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume as backlash of ‘how did this even get approved?’ hits them: ‘You’re so cooked’

Target has been wading through troubled waters for a while now.

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Target Issues Groveling Apology After Kid’s Halloween Costume Sparked Backlash: “Won’t Happen Again”

After netizens accused them of being “racist,” Target admitted the “offensive” costume should never have been included in its assortment for children.

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Target removes ‘offensive’ Halloween costume from stores

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The Independent UK

Target apologizes and pulls children’s Halloween costume after racism backlash

The costume, modeled by a Black child on the store’s website, was compared to racist caricatures

The Independent UK

'We Know We Got This Wrong': Target Apologises and Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume After Racist Backlash

Target has apologised and pulled a children's Halloween costume after critics said its design echoed racist Blackface and minstrel imagery, prompting questions over its approval process.

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Target apologizes for ‘offensive’ Halloween costume after backlash

Retailer removes kid’s clown costume after people said it resembled a racist caricature used in minstrel shows

The Guardian - US

These Recalled Pressure Washers Lack the One Component That Stops an Electrical Fault from Turning Fatal

Workbless pressure washers were recalled for lacking a ground-fault circuit interrupter, posing shock and electrocution risks in wet conditions.

Medical Daily

Florida Mom Allegedly Takes Her Daughter Into Target With a Backpack. Then She Sends Her in to Steal Earrings, Self-Tanner, and Candy

'A little bit of everything, allegedly'

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Man arrives at the charging station outside Target. Then he discovers an awkward roadside mystery: ‘It’s a wand massager’

A Reddit user recently stumbled upon an unusual sight while “At the charging station in front of Target.” The user, CharlesLeChuck, shared a photo in the Reddit community r/trashy, revealing a discarded box for a vibrator left right on the road. The device itself had been removed, but the packaging…

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Target, Starbucks and Nike are writing the 2026 turnaround playbook. Here are the key lessons

We saw potential where the market was wary. Here's why Target's Fiddelke and Starbucks' Niccol are making progress, and Hill bears watching.

Fortune

Woman Bumps Someone From Her Past At Target. She Thought They’d Be Cool: ‘It’s Not That Serious?’

"Be happy and get the insurance check."

Motor1

Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning

Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spice

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Target shopper does the math on two marker packs, finds the ‘on sale’ one is the worse deal

'The price tag looked great until the calculator showed up'

Homes & Gardens

The August Garden Reset That Means Less Work in Fall – And It's Easier Than You Might Think

A gentle, late-summer garden edit will make for an easy slide into fall

TechRadar

Target may have suffered another damaging data leak as hackers claim 8.6GB haul

The claims came from a threat actor with a questionable track record.

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52 Women Share The Dumbest Examples Of A “Pink Tax” They’ve Experienced

Being a woman is more expensive than being a man. Just take a look at the costs they have to deal with, whether it’s for their skincare, reproductive healthcare, and maternity expenses, to name a few. That doesn’t include the pink tax, which makes these products much pricier. And as…

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Target shopper finds a discounted Mario backpack for $13.99. Then she scans it and becomes the victim of dynamic pricing: ‘I’m incredibly mad’

The deal seemed too good at first.

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Stocks Snap Losing Streak as Treasury Yields Ease: Stock Market Today

Yields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasuries pulled back Wednesday after the Treasury Department announced new buyback levels.

Medical Daily

One Recalled Jalapeño Supply Has Pulled Guacamole, Burritos and Deli Salads from More Than a Dozen Grocery Chains

A single recalled jalapeño supply has triggered recalls at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and more. Here is how ingredient recalls cascade.

Fortune

Fortune 500 companies got billions in tariff refunds. Here's who's giving customers a cut—and who isn't

Giants like Amazon, Target and Nike are profiting most from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling without committing to passing savings on to shoppers

MarketBeat

Target Is Winning Shoppers Back—Can the Rally Reach $180?

Target posted Q2 revenue up 5.4% and 3.8% comp growth on rising traffic, prompting raised guidance. Analysts and institutions are bullish as shares eye $180 with a 3% dividend yield.

Benzinga

Target Says It’s ‘Pouring Gas’ on What’s Working As Retail Turnaround Takes Hold

Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) stock hit a new 52-week high Wednesday after the retailer reported second-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year outlook.

The Economic Times

Target Corp shares rise 5% as sales rebound and profit doubles in Q2

Target shares jumped 5% after second-quarter sales rose 5.3%, comparable sales increased 3.8% and traffic climbed 3.6%. Digital sales grew 8.7%, while EPS doubled to $4.11, boosted by tariff refunds, with underlying earnings still rising 20%.

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