Groups such as 80 pastors, Baptists, Lutherans, Pentecostals and Presbyterians are rising up against Kroger.
The Clergy Union sent a letter to Ronald Sargent, CEO of Interim Kroger, with an ultimatum. Drop your LGBTQ+ agenda or face a boycott. Kroger has already closed 60 stores next year and a half, which is a bad timing for grocery stores.
But is there a boycott guaranteed? Now, Kroger has a long history of LGBTQ+ issues heading towards the heels.
The company’s website states that “we proudly stand up to LGBTQ+ brands, customers and vendors” and “we will brighten up LGBTQ+ brands, focus on products with rainbow packaging, and “celebrate the idea of rainbow food, an LGBTQ+ community with a fun and admiring atmosphere.”
The company also promotes the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and an array of rainbow and pride themed products and a “strong alliance.”
The 2019 video, still on the website, shows Kroger’s first float at the Cincinnati Pride Parade. Kroger’s headquarters are located in Cincinnati. The Ohio pastor’s letter points to other examples, “As you may not know, these radical “awakening” positions are divided, contrary to Orthodox Biblical teachings, and often against federal law.”
Also, a million moms have launched a petition to rally mothers to refuse to shop at Kroger, like other companies that have decided to abandon the rainbow, until the company stops celebrating Pride Month.
Kroger is an American grocery chain with a large customer base in the red state and rural areas. In fact, that’s the bulk of our customer base. Kroger is not Whole Foods from Washington, DC or Manhattan Trader Joe. It’s a kroger. So how do stores with conservative customer bases get away with LGBT pushes? Well, maybe they aren’t. I understand. Target certainly learned the difficult method.
This is the pastor’s warning from the letter.
“With respect for your company’s founders, Sargent tells your company not to choose a side and to withdraw from the culture war. We believe that the closure of 60-performing Kroger stores across the country over the next 18 months will benefit your company by not letting Applecart get its profits.
“As lead clergy of 80, we look after the congregations. [who] It just happens to be your potential customer base. He also wants Kroger, where employers can thrive. However, Kroger is not successful because of the current radical “wake-up” policy in place. The Bible says, “And you will be quiet, and you will study to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.” (1 Thessalonian 4)
“When it comes to value, don’t alienate your customer base from politics or your customers may not come out the door and come back.”
Originally published by the Washington Stand
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>>>Editor’s Note: Kroger owns a variety of other supermarket brands across the United States. Some of the best known include Ralph, Dillon, King Supers, Fly, OFC, and Harris Teaser. It also operates in the names of Urban Market, Owen, Jay C, Pay Lett, Pick’n Save, Metro Market and Fred Meyer. Additionally, Kroger owns a low-growing warehouse with Foods Co. and Food 4.
