Target sales plunged in the first quarter amid concerns about Trump's tariffs, inflation and backlash to its pull back on DEI

Target just had a rough start to the year, and it’s warning that the rest of 2025 isn’t looking much better. The company announced Wednesday that its sales fell more […] The post Target Blames Boycotts and Budget Shoppers for Sales Drop,

The retailer's CEO attributed the results to weakness in discretionary spending, declining consumer confidence, uncertainty over tariffs, and shopper backlash against the company’s decision to halt diversity initiatives.