If Target is your go-to store for Pride merchandise, you might have to look elsewhere beginning next month.
The retailer recently announced they would be scaling back their selections this year due to backlash from conservatives that resulted in a decrease in sales.
For years Target has been a proud and vocal supporter of the LGBTQ community, but last year the retailer faced heavy backlash from conservatives after a womenโs bathing suit that was described as โtuck friendlyโ was spotted in the stores.
Misinformation spread online that it was being marketed towards children. However it was not.
While many right-wing activists boycotted Target, others took it one step further by destroying the retailerโs Pride displays and threatening store employees.
Target eventually pulled Pride merchandise from some of its stores.

This year, the retailer announced they would only be offering โadult apparel,โ โhome,โ and โfood and beverageโ items that had been curated based on customer feedback.
Customers looking to purchase products from Targetโs 2024 Pride collection would be able to do so via their website or select stores, โbased on historical performance.โ
In a statement to CNN, the company said though there will be a reduction in merchandise this year, it remains โcommitted to supportingโ the LGBTQ community.
โMost importantly, we want to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our LGBTQIA+ team members, which reflects our culture of care for the over 400,000 people who work at Target.โ




