One of the target’s co-founders expresses alarms and shocks in recent moves of Discans Rollback Its diversity, equity and comprehensive initiative, attacked by conservative activists, was at the White House last month.
In a letter to the editor issued Thursday in the Financial Times and Los Angeles Times, Anne and Lucy Dayton will be targeting their father, Bruce Dayton, along with his four brothers, to have a department store in Minneapolis. He said he has expanded to a large brand. About two principles: Focusing on the well-being of our customers and our community.
Bruce Dayton passed away in 2015 at 97.
“We are concerned about how quickly the business community has put the retaliatory threat of the current administration,” the daughter wrote. “It is not “illegal” to create a business model based on what companies believe to be important ethical and business standards. ”
They added, “by undermining the very principles that have made a company successful, such as Target.”
Target could not be immediately contacted for comment.
In late January, Target said that a change in its “belongs to Bullseye” strategy would involve black employees building meaningful careers, improving the experience of black shoppers, and promoting black-owned businesses after police killings It said that it includes ending a programme that was established to help. George Floyd in 2020.
Target, which operates around 2,000 stores nationwide and employs more than 400,000 people, said it plans to end its racial program this year. The company also said it will close out the diversity, equity, inclusion or DEI goals it previously set in the three-year cycle.
After the announcement, activists called for a nationwide boycott of the Target Store. a speaker Minneapolis Lurry In late January, he said it felt no coincidence that Target had returned to its diversity initiative a week before Black History Month.
“For decades, Target has benefited from near-free support from Minnesota residents, families and consumers. In the past, Target has also been a diversity initiative to support a diverse community. It was known for its reputation.” “Now, the target shows his true face.”
Twin City PrideThe longtime partner said the company was not welcomed at their pride celebration and gave up $50,000 in funding. Less than 24 hours later, the organization said community contributions had filled the gap.
Walmart, McDonald’s, Ford, Goldman Sachs and John Deere are one of the well-known consumer brands that have reduced or eliminated DEI commitments in recent months.
Note: The above video first aired on February 2, 2025.
