American Family Associations's 2010 listing of top retailers and how they recognize Christmas
Based on current advertising, below is a list of companies that avoid, ban, or use the term "Christmas" in their advertising. We will continually update the list, so check back often.Criteria - AFA reviewed up to four areas to determine if a company was "Christmas-friendly" in their advertising: print media (newspaper inserts), broadcast media (radio/television), website and/or personal visits to the store. If a company's ad has references to items associated with Christmas (trees, wreaths, lights, etc.), it was considered as an attempt to reach "Christmas" shoppers.
If a company has items associated with Christmas, but did not use the word "Christmas," then the company is considered as censoring "Christmas."
Color Code: (I changed the original color yellow to blue for better viewing)
GREEN: Company uses the term "Christmas" on a regular basis, we consider that company Christmas-friendly.
BLUE: Company refers to Christmas infrequently, or in a single advertising medium, but not in others.RED: Company may use "Christmas" sparingly in a single or unique product description, but as a company, does not recognize it.
A company may be removed from the "bad" list by providing documentation to AFA.
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SPECIAL ALERT! Legal group offers valuable resources
If you hear of instances of hostility toward Christmas expression, please let us know. AFA is working with the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) to provide resources for government and public school authorities laboring under the misimpression they must censor Christmas. You can contact ADF at (1-800-TELL-ADF ) for a copy of their legal analysis and memo on rights of seasonal expression at Christmas. We want to inform public officials about the law, and then encourage them to take a stand for Christmas.
Companies FOR "Christmas" Amazon.comupdated 11-17-10 Bed Bath & Beyond Belk Best Buy Big Lots Books-A-Million Cabella's Collective Brands Costco Dollar Tree Family Dollar Dollar General H.E.B. Stores Hallmark Harris Teeter Stores Hobby Lobby Home Depot* AFA boycott JC Penney JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts Stores Kmart kohl's Kroger Lowe's Macy's Meijer Menard's Michael's Stores Neiman Marcus Nordstrom Petsmart Pier One Imports Publix QVC Rite Aid Sears Super D Drug Stores Target Walgreens Wal-Mart/Sam's Club | Companies marginalizing "Christmas"updated 11-17-10 Bass Pro Shops Banana Republic Bath & Body Works Gap Stores Hancock Fabrics Hy-Vee Stores Old Navy Limited Brands Safeway Starbucks Toys R Us Whole Foods | Companies against "Christmas" updated 11-17-10 Barnes & Noble CVS Pharmacy Dick's Sporting Goods Office Depot Radio Shack Staples SUPERVALU Victoria's Secret |
This is so interesting! I'm passing it along. I won't name any names but - hmm hmm - there's a certain company on the "red" list that I am totally not surprised to see there. I'm so happy that about a month or two ago I made the decision to discontinue purchasing from that company based on the quality of the merchandise going way down as the prices go up. And I am SO DONE with the whole Playboy meets Disneyland in the modeling scene. Oh what the heck.......Yes, you've figured it out - Victoria's Secret.
ReplyDeleteHey Margo: I stopped into Staples today to ask if it were true that they won't advertise Christmas and the manager said, "Yes" because they need to include all holidays and faiths. For instance he said, In Queens (NY) it's a Jewish area, so they wouldn't appreciate Christmas advertising..I said, "If it weren't for Christmas, You guys wouldn't meet quota and that this will hurt their business as I wasn't doing any Christmas shopping at Staples". This is when my big mouth comes in handy! N
ReplyDeleteYou are missing TJ Max and Marshalls
ReplyDeleteThanks for the list!
Gina..you're welcome and thanks for the update, but which list are they on? Naughty or nice? N
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