Target Lands in Culture-War Crosshairs Over Pride Month

Target TGT -2.76%decrease; red down pointing triangle is facing growing criticism after it stopped selling certain items related to Gay Pride Month that offended some customers and social media commenters, a decision that prompted others to say the retailer had caved in to pressure from anti-LGBT voices. The controversy stemmed from the recent release of clothing, décor and other Pride items, which were similar to products Target has sold for the occasion for more than a decade. After this year’s release, customers knocked down displays, threatened store employees and put...