Washington D.C., June 1 -- : Target Corporation, one of America's largest retail corporation, has temporarily closed 175 stores in 13 states, the company announced on Saturday evening, following a surge in protests across the country over the death of American-black man George Floyd at the hands of police, Fox News reported.
Some videos circulated on social media showed the big-box retailer getting looted amid Minneapolis-based protests which have already caused severe damage to several commercial properties in the city.
"We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing communities across the country. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores. We anticipate most stores will be close...