However, foot traffic, or the amount of people entering Target stores, is a proxy for sales. In February 2025, the first month of boycotts, Target's foot traffic was down 9.5%, according to Placer.ai.

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Some advocacy groups have criticized Target's response — calling on the retailer to not back down to hate-filled backlash and reaffirm its support with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Target said that customers knocked down Pride displays at some stores, angrily approached workers and posted threatening videos on social media from inside the stores.

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The week of March 31, Target's store traffic was down 7.9% compared to the previous year, Newsweek reported. Target's stock price is also down. On April 14, it hit the lowest point in five years ...

However, foot traffic, or the amount of people entering Target stores, is a proxy for sales. In February 2025, the first month of boycotts, Target's foot traffic was down 9.5%, according to Placer.ai.

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