[MosesKnows]

they will not be using "Merry Christmas."

Another store I won't need to patronize this CHRISTMAS.

[hadit2here]

Maybe slightly off topic but still relevant... does anyone know whether Target rescinded their policy of not allowing the Salvation Army bell ringers on their property after that fiasco several Chrismases ago? I was just wondering if they had received enough pressure to revise that policy or if it's still in place.

I just went to the Target website to check their use of "Christmas". While they do have "Christmas Decor" listed as a major category on their homepage, most everything is "Holiday" and "Gift" oriented. But at least they haven't banned the word or name "Christmas" yet.

Just wondering, before I go do any "Christmas" shopping for "Christmas gifts", not holiday shopping for holiday gifts. I don't celebrate the "holidays", I celebrate Christmas.

[relictele]

The obnoxious Loss Prevention people, however, will still scream "WELCOME TO BEST BUY" thinking it makes them sound polite when in fact they sound unconvincing and rude - I don't need shouted at regardless of context.

The next time you visit Best Buy count the number of words/sentences used to help you complete your transaction. Then count the number of words/sentences used to sell you an overpriced/high-margin extended warranty, a magazine subscription, a request to visit the Bizrate site, etc. You will notice quickly that spending your money isn't enough - they want more.

[Alex Murphy]

Dawn Bryant, a spokeswoman at Best Buy Co. Inc., says their advertising will not be using the term "Merry Christmas." "We are going to continue to use the term holiday because there are several holidays throughout that time period, and we certainly need to be respectful of all of them," Bryant said. Send email to dawn.bryant@bestbuy.com

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