Target to Stop Selling Cereals with Synthetic Colors

LSU to Display Ten Commandments, FedEx to Return Tariff Refunds

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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This roundup covers several business-related news stories, including Target's decision to stop selling cereals with synthetic colors, LSU's plan to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, and FedEx's pledge to return any tariff refunds it receives to shippers and customers.

Why it matters

These stories touch on issues of consumer preferences, religious displays in public institutions, and the impact of trade policies - all of which are relevant to the business community and the general public.

The details

Target is phasing out the sale of cereals containing synthetic colors, with 85% of its cereal sales already coming from products made without synthetic dyes. LSU is preparing to display copies of the Ten Commandments in every classroom, as required by a state law, once someone provides the necessary copies. FedEx has filed a lawsuit to protect its right to a refund for tariffs set by former President Trump, and has pledged to return any refund it receives to its shippers and customers.

  • Target plans to stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by the end of May 2026.
  • The federal appeals court recently let Louisiana's law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments stand.
  • On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs set by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are illegal.

The players

Target

A major retail chain that is phasing out the sale of cereals containing synthetic colors.

LSU System

The university system in Louisiana that is preparing to display copies of the Ten Commandments in every classroom, as required by state law.

FedEx

A delivery company that has filed a lawsuit to protect its right to a refund for tariffs set by former President Trump, and has pledged to return any refund it receives to its shippers and customers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.