India, May 14 -- Target continues to deal with boycotts and criticism in 2025, which harms the company's reputation and hinders operations.

Target was one of several large retailers to announce the termination of their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs shortly after President Donald Trump entered office. Among the changes was the termination of a program that supported Black-owned businesses and helped Black workers progress within the company.

Tensions between the business and customers increased in January of this year when it took the difficult decision to reduce its DEI programs. As part of this, it will no longer be participating in the Human Rights Campaign survey, which monitors the policies and practices of LGBTQ+ corpor...