Target shelves controversial Circus Clown Halloween costume after Blackface backlash

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Target apologized and pulled the Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume after social‑media backlash accusing it of evoking Blackface, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of the retailer’s DEI rollbacks and perceived brand damage as it competes with Walmart and Costco.
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