Overview
- Rev. Jamal Bryant has escalated the 40-day Lent boycott of Target into an indefinite protest, citing the company's failure to meet demands for racial equity investments.
- Target has experienced 11 consecutive weeks of declining foot traffic, with a year-over-year drop of 6.5% in March, according to Placer.ai data.
- The boycott's demands include a $2 billion investment in Black-owned businesses, $250 million deposited into Black-owned banks, and partnerships with HBCUs, alongside reinstating DEI initiatives.
- Target's stock price has fallen significantly, reaching a four-year low of $88.73 per share in early April, reflecting the economic impact of the boycott.
- Target CEO Brian Cornell has requested meetings with Rev. Bryant and Al Sharpton, but no agreements have been reached to address the demands so far.