Target CEO Tries To Inspire Confidence In Memo To Staff, But It May Backfire

In Forbes’ coverage of Target’s embattled DEI retreat, Collage’s Katya Skogen highlighted consumer fallout, noting trust in Target dropped 4%—most sharply among Black and Hispanic shoppers.

“This marks a serious fracture in the emotional connection,” she said, underscoring the brand’s eroding credibility amidst economic uncertainty and wavering inclusion commitments.