bowsniper Report post Posted November 13, 2009 From the web page at: http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486887 Naughty or Nice? AFA's 2009 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." SPECIAL ALERT! AFA is calling for a "Christmas" boycott of Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores. Companies FOR "Christmas" Company uses the term "Christmas" on a regular basis, we consider that company Christmas-friendly. (updated 11-10-09) Amazon.com Bass Pro Shops Bath & Body Works Bed Bath & Beyond Belk Big Lots Collective Brands Costco Dollar Tree Family Dollar Dollar General Hallmark Hobby Lobby Home Depot JC Penney Kmart Lowe's Macy's Meijer Menard's Michael's Stores Neiman Marcus Petsmart Rite Aid Sears Super D Drug Stores Target Toys R Us Walgreens Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Companies marginalizing "Christmas" Company refers to Christmas infrequently, or in a single advertising medium, but not in others. (updated 11-10-09) Best Buy Hy-Vee Stores Kohl's QVC Safeway Companies against "Christmas" Company may use "Christmas" sparingly in a single or unique product description, but as a company, does not recognize it. (updated 11-10-09) Advance Auto Parts Aldi Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Braum's Ice Cream CVS Pharmacy Dick's Sporting Goods Gap Stores Harris Teeter Stores H.E.B. Stores Home Shopping Network Kroger Limited Brands McDonald's Nordstrom Office Depot Olive Garden Outback Steakhouse Publix Radio Shack Staples SUPERVALU Victoria's Secret A company may be removed from the "bad" list by providing documentation to AFA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 14, 2009 I remember a few years ago that Target torqued my sister when they would not allow the Salvation Army bell ringers outside their doors. I do not know if Target has since changed its policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks for the info Bowsniper. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 14, 2009 I know of another! RIM VIEW RV I will have a Merry CHRISTmas sign up After Thanksgiving and not before probably not till the week before since I feel thats when I really start to feel the coming and get over my disgust with Black Friday and all the crap till then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Is Cabela's anywhere on those rankings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
