Kroger responded to my letter.
from Hibbard, Chris <
[email protected]>
to XXXXX
date Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM
subject RE: Reference: 6413460
hide details 9:48 AM (22 minutes ago)
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In regards to Kroger’s involvement in the Gun Buyback Program:
I am sending out a mass apology to everyone affected by my response to the Gun Buyback Program. It was entirely my fault – I sent out incorrect information. I was not entirely educated on Kroger’s stance on the gun buyback program, and therefore I took information off of a website provided in our information. I did not properly read the website, and those statements actually came from the State of Oregon, rather than Kroger. Again, this is entirely my fault, I did make a mistake and I am truly sorry for this.
About Kroger’s involvement with the buyback program – Kroger has absolutely NO involvement in this. These states purchased gift cards from our stores because statistically we are the store most shopped at in these states. The states purchased gift cards from us – we in no way had anything to do with what they were using the cards for, nor did we provide any sponsorship or funding to these programs (this includes ALL states I mentioned in my original response). I have also received some statements about the discounts provided on the gift cards. This in no way has anything to do with the program or what the cards were being used for – anyone who purchases gift cards from us in bulk receives a certain discount based on how many they purchase.
I sincerely apologize for my mistake – I in no way intended on offending anyone or intentionally sending out misinformation. I have been coached for the mistakes and am currently working with a supervisor to become more knowledgeable on the subject.
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This is the letter I sent yesterday.
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from XXXXXX
to
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date Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 1:20 PM
subject Reference: 6413460
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hide details 1:20 PM (20 hours ago)
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Dear Mr. Hibbard,
I live in Frisco, TX, one mile away from the Kroger at Main and Legacy. I write to inform you that since I learned that Kroger was a sponsor of the Dallas gun buy back program, my family has stopped buying groceries and gasoline at your store. I used to spend approximately $400 per month in groceries plus $200 per month in gasoline at that store. I don't believe it is the proper role of a store to mingle with political issues that directly hinder my 2nd amendment rights.
Below is a letter that is circulating in a pro 2nd amendment forum that I subscribe to. Perhaps you should Google to find out what people think about Kroger's position on this matter. You may be losing more than you are gaining by taking this position.
If I am in any way an accurate representation of the customer you are alienating by supporting anti 2nd amendment policies, here is a brief demographic profile of myself:
male
38
white
house hold income > 90K
BA, MBA, MS
Thank you for the time given to this letter. I will also deliver a copy of this letter at the store previously mentioned.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXX