Target rejects gender labels for toy sections after consumer outcry

Target is abandoning a practice that it believes sends the wrong message to its customers — and some of them are threatening to stop shopping at the retail chain as a result. In a blog post published Friday, the retailer announced that it will stop suggesting some products based on a shopper's gender in sections like toys, entertainment and home. See also: Target swimsuit campaign shows women what it's like to love your body The company said that while the distinction might make sense for clot...