Washington, United States — US retail giant Target announced Friday it was suspending sales of Pokemon and other trading cards amid concerns that a buying frenzy is threatening the safety of shoppers and staff.
In an incident last Friday that US media said was likely behind the decision, four men attacked a 35-year-old shopper in the parking lot of a Wisconsin Target over his trading cards.
“The safety of our guests and our team is our top priority,” Target, which has more than 1,800 locations nationwide, said in a statement.
The company didn’t refer specifically to the Wisconsin altercation, which ended when the victim reportedly pulled out a gun, although no shots were f…
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