The bullseye logo on the Target store in the South Bay neighborhood of Boston, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Target’s seasonal collection for Pride month has been the subject of several misleading posts in recent weeks, with users falsely claiming the retailer is selling “tuck-friendly” swimsuits for kids or in kids’ sizes. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
\n\nCLAIM: Target’s Pride collection features a bathing suit for kids that is labeled “tuck-friendly.”
\n\nAP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The “tuck-friendly” swimsuits are only offered in adult sizes, according to a spokesperson for the company and Target’s website. Kids’ swimsuits in the collection do not feature this label.
\n\nTHE FACTS: Target’s seasonal collection of clothes for Pride month collection has been the subject of several misleading videos in recent weeks, with social media users claiming the retailer is selling “tuck-friendly” bathing suits designed for kids or in kids’ sizes.
\n\nMany of the posts criticizing Target have also urged people to boycott the company, following similar threats and transphobic commentary from conservative social media personalities towards brands including Bud Light and Nike over promotional campaigns featuring transgender people.
\n\nPosts criticizing Target shared photos or videos of either a one-piece swimsuit with a bright pink, orange, green and blue colorblock…
Original source: https://apnews.com/business