After increased public criticism, boycott threats and opposition from immigration and gay-rights groups, Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel issued a public apology late last week for having made a $150,000 political donation to MN Forward, a pro-business group that backs anti-gay-rights and immigration-rights gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer.
"While I firmly believe that a business climate conducive to growth is critical to our future, I realize our decision affected many of you in a way I did not anticipate, and for that I am genuinely sorry," wrote Steinhafel. Read Target's ceo's letter and the rest at Diversity Inc.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Target CEO Apologizes
Many were boycotting Target. Diversity Inc. lists Target as No. 40 on its diversity list.
