This has been a year of struggle for many retailers, but for Target (TGT), perhaps even more so. Challenges Target has shared with other retailers include a harsh economic climate, changes in customer behavior, high labor costs, inflation, and aggressive competition. However, Target encountered unique obstacles in 2025 and has since fought to turn things around. One stumbling block for the giant retailer was consumer backlash over how it handled its DEI initiatives and Pride products. In January, Target ...