Over the last year, Target has found itself at the center of intense backlash and boycotts due to a series of controversial business decisions that verge on the political. The fallout has taken a toll on the company's finances, leading to several slowdowns in sales.

The company, whose stock price is down more than 30% this year, has struggled in the wake of high-profile controversies and increased competition.

Target Corp. is eliminating about 8% of corporate roles in its first major restructuring in years, according to a memo viewed by Bloomberg News, as the retailer seeks to reduce complexity and regain its footing.

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In a statement quoted by CNN, Target said that the changes “set the course for our company to be stronger, faster and better positioned.” Target has announced that it will be laying off hundreds of employees,