Target stops selling Halloween costume it calls "offensive" and "hurtful"
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Key Points:
- Target announced it is no longer selling a Halloween costume it described as "offensive" and "hurtful" in a company statement on Monday.
- The retailer did not specify details about the costume but acknowledged it was inappropriate and apologized for including it in their assortment.
- Target emphasized that the costume was hurtful to Black guests, team members, and partners.
- The company stated that removing the costume is a first step and they are reviewing how the situation occurred to prevent future incidents.
- When asked for more information, Target referred back to their original statement without providing additional details.
