Target Apologizes, Removes Offensive Halloween Costume

Target apologized and pulled a Halloween clown costume after critics said it resembled Blackface and racist minstrel imagery. The company called the costume offensive and said it would review how it was approved.

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The controversy comes as Target works to rebuild its reputation following criticism over its diversity policies. Analysts warned the incident could further hurt the retailer’s brand recovery.

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