Tag Archives: retail

PETA Calls For PetSmart Boycott

PETA has launched a campaign calling for a boycott of retail giant PetSmart until the chain “stops selling all animals.” The below undercover video depicts a (presumably PetSmart) staffer going behind the scenes at one store to film sick and dying animals that have been removed from the floor, making the claim that PetSmart allows the mistreatment of animals and …

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Daffy’s Chain To Close Down

The 19-store Daffy’s discount clothing chain, which has outlets all over NYC, will be closing down all its locations within the next few months. “The process will entail the gradual closing of Daffy’s stores and the liquidation of its merchandise,” Michael McMullan, a spokesman, wrote in an e-mailed statement today. Daffy’s, which doesn’t have a final date for the closure …

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Poll Of The Day

See it here. (Tipped by JMG reader Steven)

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More Retailers Chase Pink Money

The Wall Street Journal reports on the continuing trend. The efforts, while nascent, show a growing interest in reaching out to consumer groups beyond the standard Caucasian audience. Indeed, courting the gay market follows on retailers’ increased interest in ethnic groups, specifically blacks and Hispanics. For years retailers have advertised in gay magazines and through other gay media. But now …

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FDA Approves In-Home HIV Test

Back in May I told you that the FDA was evaluating an in-home HIV test. Today OraSure Technologies received approval to begin selling the test kit to drugstores and online. The FDA announced today’s decision with a press release and a warning: The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is designed to allow individuals to collect an oral fluid sample by swabbing …

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Photo Of The Day – Toronto Sears Pride

That wingnut boycott list is getting longer and longer and longer. Soon it’ll be nothing but Wal-Mart and the local dollar store. (Via JMG reader Drew)

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Kraft Issues Statement On Rainbow Oreo

“We are excited to illustrate what is making history today in a fun and playful way. Kraft Foods has a proud history of celebrating diversity and inclusiveness. We feel the OREO ad is a fun reflection of our values. There has been a lot of buzz about the image, and it shows how relevant OREO is to people even after …

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Nordstrom Is Coming To Manhattan

Analysts are calling the deal the most exciting thing to happen in Manhattan retail since the economic downturn began. But hold on to your credit cards, the store won’t open until 2018 when the building is finished. The chain, based in Seattle, signed a binding agreement with Extell Development this week to open New York City’s first new full-scale department …

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FRC Cheers JCP’s Downturn

Via their daily press release: As Ford Motors will tell you, siding with radical homosexuals has its price. And in J.C. Penney’s case, the cost is about $163 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, J.C. Penney’s stock “has lost more than a third of its value since a disastrous earnings report in mid-May, when Penney’s posted a $163 million …

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JC Penney’s Gay Dads To March With Employees In New York City Pride

Via press release from GLAAD: JCPenney is continuing to show support for the community. This weekend the two dads featured in their ad, Cooper Smith and Todd Koch, will be walking alongside JCPenney employees in the NYC Pride March this weekend. Cooper told GLAAD: “When we were asked by JCPenney’s LGBT employee group to be part of their float at …

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One Million Moms Gloats About JCP

“No one is shocked that JCP’s president Michael Francis is leaving the company immediately after only eight months. It’s safe to say that if sales were way up, this wouldn’t be happening. Instead of listening to customer’s concerns, CEO Ron Johnson is finger-pointing to why their marketing strategy has not gone as planned. Francis abrupt departure is proof JCP is …

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JC Penney Cans Marketing Head

Bryan Fischer gleefully tweeted this link yesterday: After only eight months, Michael Francis, one of the key architects of JC Penney’s high-profile turnaround efforts, is leaving the company, effective immediately. In October, the former Target exec became JC Penney’s president, responsible for merchandising, marketing, planning and allocation, product development and sourcing. He was formerly the chief marketer at Target. JC …

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Just In From The AFA

“At least through Father’s Day” sounds like a surrender.

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JC Penney In NYC’s Pride Guide

You-know-who isn’t going to like this! JC Penney will also have a float in the New York City pride parade!

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American Apparel Hires Trans Model

GLAAD has the details.

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JC Penney’s Gay Dads React To Fame

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Petition Of The Day

Details.

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Target Blocks AFA’s Hate Mail

Last month we snickered when the One Million Moms bitched that JC Penney was blocking their emails. And now Target is doing the same. Snork! Via the Christian Post: When Target began selling the pro-gay shirts late May, the American Family Association sent out an alert to supporters, asking them to let Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel “know that a majority …

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On Macy’s Website

Free Republic is ever so pissed: While conservative activists have focused on the promotion of gay marriage by store chains J.C. Penny and Target, Macy’s has gone under the culture radar in its partnership with the Obama-allied homosexual group, the Human Rights Campaign. The incoming president of HRC, Chad Griffin is an Obama bundler. You won’t see it in Macy’s …

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JC Penney Responds To JMG Reader

JMG reader Mike shares his email exchange with JC Penney: Dear JCP, I love you guys. I have never been into a JC Penney store, but after seeing your ad with Cooper Smith and Todd Koch and their kids … well, you guys rock. I will find something to buy, just to say thank you!! sincerely, mike Dear Mike, Thank …

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