Tractor Supply Discontinues DEI, Target Lowers Shoplifting Thresholds, & Saks Fifth Avenue's Luxury Club Expansion

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Here are today's top headlines:

1. Tractor Supply's Strategic Shift: Tractor Supply announced significant changes, including discontinuing DEI roles, carbon-emission reduction goals, and support for Pride events and voting initiatives, citing customer feedback and a focus on rural America.
2. Target's Shoplifting Policy Adjustment: Target has lowered its threshold for intervening in shoplifting incidents to $50, down from $100, as part of efforts to reduce shrinkage and stabilize profit margins while ensuring safety remains a priority.
3. Saks Fifth Avenue's Fifth Avenue Club Expansion: Saks is expanding its Fifth Avenue Club concept with 20 new locations by 2024, offering personalized luxury shopping and styling services across the U.S., leveraging partnerships with Marriott International for select locations.

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