Deer Hunter
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For starters, I understand that Kroger did this for money. Being involved in a gun buy-back brings customers to their doors, which I completely respect.
It's not the motive I have a problem with. It was the execution.
This email was sent to me by Chris Hibbard in response to an email I sent that included a link to the newest edition of Gunfacts.
It's not the motive I have a problem with. It was the execution.
This email was sent to me by Chris Hibbard in response to an email I sent that included a link to the newest edition of Gunfacts.
Chris Hibbard
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.