I can't boycott Target since I never go there anyway.
Thank you for posting this. If they ignore a Christian holiday, Christians should ignore their stores.
And here's a snippet re: Salvation Army:
"When you put money into our Kettles, Expect Change:
The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign enables the Army to provide food, toys and clothing to over 6 million people during the Christmas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from all kinds of personal disasters nationwide."
snippet http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf
Your Salvation Army at work.
Hmmm, none of those ubiquitous bells being rung constantly, ringing and ringing and ringing. Sounds like a good place to shop to me.
Well, include me out: I am going to continue shopping at Target. It is both cheap and convenient, and one should be saving the gasoline nowadays. Instead, one should be boycotting "made in China" crap.
I'm not on that list and don't plan to be. I'm a silent boycotter:')
I won't shop their, I'll buy at Bet Buy and Home Depot instead....
Subject line in link = "Holiday Trees?"
Here's a snippet from the link:
"'O Holiday Tree, O Holiday Tree'
Meanwhile, Sharp says Lowe's, a leading home improvement retailer, has joined Target and many other retailers that are striving to be "politically correct" this Christmas shopping season. He says the Lowe's stores are now selling fresh-cut "holiday" trees."
P.C. has gone too far!
The religious conservatives make fools of themselves. This is about as stupid a boycott as I can ever remember. First of all, Target bans all solicitors and they do a lot of community charitable work, and they DO NOT support any homosexual agenda. Why don't the Religious conservatives use this energy to raise money for the Salvation army instead of boycotting a store for not bending to their agenda. Who gives a rats ass what some dumb store calls Christmas? If it's that important to someone they can pick out a retailer that says Merry Christmas. This boycott will have absolutely no impact on Target's bottom line and the boycott organizers will like impotent.
No Lowe's in my town and the Tarjay don't sell trees. Albertsons allows Salvation Army solicitors. Tarjey doesn't.
BTTT! Target will not see me inside their store until they let the Salvation Army bellringers stand outside their doors.
Or are they trying to "trick" some Jewish customers into buying a tree? Those who want to participate in the "holiday spirit" aspect of the season are likely already doing so.
Great marketing decision there...seriously PO about 5% of your customer base; annoy probably another 25%; to pander to a statistically insignificant group of perpetual whiners.
OK, now I am confused!! I went to the Salvation Army web site (via the link which someone posted above), and low and behold, I saw the following press release right on their site (I have cut and pasted it below). If Target is so anti-Salvation Army, then how does one explain this?? Apparently, the Salvation Army has no qualms about dealing with Target:
Target and The Salvation Army Announce Partnership
Contact:
Carolyn Brookter
Target
612-696-3400
Melissa Temme
The Salvation Army
703-519-5890
-- Online Wish List Helps Hurricane Survivors and Others in Need --
MINNEAPOLIS, MN & ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 14, 2005) – Warm bedding. Socks for little feet. A wished-for baby doll or basketball. Because simple gifts can mean so much, Target and The Salvation Army today announced their partnership for The Target/Salvation Army Wish List, an online site to provide essential items for those impacted by recent hurricanes, and other individuals and families in need across the country.
From November 25, 2005 through January 25, 2006 visitors to Target.com/salvationarmy can view and purchase clothing, household items, personal products and Gift Cards to be donated to families across the country. The Salvation Army will distribute the purchased items. In addition, guests can directly connect to the The Salvation Army’s website to make a financial donation.
“The Salvation Army has been vital in helping hurricane survivors through the recovery process while maintaining their steadfast commitment to strengthening local communities,” said Laysha Ward, vice president community relations, Target. “We share their ongoing commitment to long-term preparedness, and are proud to partner with The Salvation Army as we strive to make a real difference in the lives of families across the country this holiday season.”
“This is an important partnership with Target to help the people of these areas begin to rebuild their lives,” said Major George Hood, national community relations and development secretary for The Salvation Army. “With their assistance, we are enabling thousands of Gulf Coast families and people all across the country to begin that process.”
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,400 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.
PERFECT! For all you that missed this thread originally (and apologies for those who have seen me post it several times) this article shows the Holiday Tree naming convention at its worst!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1524247/posts
Actually, it's an "Icon Tree". You decorate it with multi-colored condoms. (Like the previous occupants of the white house did.) - the ultimate PC tree..
Argggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh........this just irritates the living heck out of me. It's SO stupid.
I'm wondering if these idiots had businesses in Israel-If they would ban "Happy Hanukkah", or any reference to Hanukkah, and still expect shoppers to go to their stores? I have no problem with "Merry Christmas" , "Happy Hanukkah" and "Happy Holidays" being used together.
The fact is, the majority of people in our country celebrate Christmas. For a merchant to deliberately ban "Merry Christmas" is just small-minded and mean. I am fed up with this pettiness.
It's up to the majority of us Christians to send these idiots a message- That we are not going to stand for their implication that Christianity is not allowed to be mentioned in public- That's what they are saying to me, when the ban "Merry Christmas".
Shouldn't there also be a boycott at Sears because they have used something even worse than calling a Christmas tree a holiday tree. Sears is using the name "wishing tree".
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1525226/posts
This is so sad. The Salvation Army is one of the best charities out there.
The United States Capitol "Holiday Tree" home page.