Target says it's sorry for selling an 'offensive' Halloween clown costume

Business Insider | 25-08-2026 11:13am |

Target has apologized for selling a Halloween costume that sparked backlash on social media. The product, named "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume," featured a Black child model wearing a colorful outfit and a mask that some found offensive. The company issued a statement on X saying the item was pulled and is no longer for sale. Target acknowledged that the costume should never have been part of its assortment.

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