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babylonsister

(171,092 posts) Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:28 PM Sep 2018

Levi Strauss teams up with gun control group: 'We simply cannot stand by silently'

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Levi Strauss teams up with gun control group: ‘We simply cannot stand by silently’
By Morgan Gstalter - 09/04/18 10:38 AM EDT

American denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. announced Tuesday that it is launching a series of new initiatives to benefit groups working to prevent gun violence.

Levi Strauss’s CEO and President Chip Bergh wrote in Fortune on Tuesday that the company “simply cannot stand by silently when it comes to issues that threaten the very fabric of the communities where we live and work.”

“You may wonder why a company that doesn’t manufacture or sell guns is wading into this issue, but for us, it’s simple,” Bergh wrote. “Americans shouldn’t have to live in fear of gun violence. It’s an issue that affects all of us — all generations and all walks of life."

Bergh said it was his responsibility to speak up for important issues since he leads a “values-drive company that’s known the world over as a pioneer of the American West and one of the great symbols of American freedom.”

He added that he is not advocating to repeal the 2nd Amendment nor calling gun owners irresponsible.

"We can’t insulate ourselves from every threat," Bergh wrote. "We can’t 'harden' every place we gather — whether it be our schools, workplaces, shops, churches, or entertainment venues. But we can take common-sense, measurable steps — like criminal background checks on all gun sales — that will save lives."

Levi's, therefore, announced a new three-tiered initiative to support gun violence prevention.

more, and bravo!!! ...

http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/404902-levis-teams-up-with-gun-control-group-we-simply-cannot-stand-by-silently

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Levi Strauss teams up with gun control group: 'We simply cannot stand by silently' (Original Post) babylonsister Sep 2018 OP

Well,,,,,,,,,,,, MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #1

And a lot of people will be more likely BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #3

Can you cite your source for such a claim? californiabear Sep 2018 #14

That sucks! BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #18

Guns weren't a big seller for Dick's anyway californiabear Sep 2018 #32

At least they tried to make a statement... BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #33

Just a blip Kurt V. Sep 2018 #19

NFL players playing at at Levi's Stadium wearing Nike uniforms Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #6

Oh, the humanity!!!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #8

Pence would have to leave Danascot Sep 2018 #27

Oh, SNAP!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #28

;) Danascot Sep 2018 #29

Just thinking........... MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #9

The Cardinals and the Saints had a preseason match-up Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #12

Or lordy. that is precipolus pangaia Sep 2018 #26

Wow! Awesome! FakeNoose Sep 2018 #2

Bravo malaise Sep 2018 #4

Burnt sacrifice central scrutinizer Sep 2018 #5

1-2-3-4 5 incoming Tweet storm from the Orange idiot attacking doc03 Sep 2018 #7

You got THAT right!!!!! MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #10

K&R Scurrilous Sep 2018 #11

I'm hopeful that the deplorables will MontanaMama Sep 2018 #13

Stupid People + Fire: Entertainment! (As Long As You're Outside The Blast Zone) Grokenstein Sep 2018 #16

Levi's should prepare to take a big hit. californiabear Sep 2018 #15

Short Term Hit. Long Term View. Grokenstein Sep 2018 #17

one word Kurt V. Sep 2018 #20

Don't think so. MontanaMama Sep 2018 #21

Apparently............ MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #22

Nike reaps $43 million in earned media off Kaepernick campaign babylonsister Sep 2018 #24

That's not how profit works. californiabear Sep 2018 #31

Pfffftt....... we'll see. druidity33 Sep 2018 #36

How about this? babylonsister Sep 2018 #37

The goobers can still wear camo, so at least they won't be pantless. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2018 #23

Uh oh ellie Sep 2018 #25

They're going to boycott pants ck4829 Sep 2018 #34

That reminds me ellie Sep 2018 #35

Good God. We're being saved by casual wear. nolabear Sep 2018 #30

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

1. Well,,,,,,,,,,,,

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:33 PM

Sep 2018

I guess there's gonna' be tons of Levi fires tonight - maybe burning with their Nikes!

BigmanPigman

(51,628 posts)

3. And a lot of people will be more likely

Reply to MyOwnPeace (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:35 PM

Sep 2018

to buy some new jeans. After Dick's Sporting Goods spoke up against gun violence their sales went up.

californiabear

(7 posts)

14. Can you cite your source for such a claim?

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:34 PM

Sep 2018

Their sales did not increase after they took a stance on guns. They dropped

https://nypost.com/2018/08/29/dicks-sporting-goods-takes-hit-from-tighter-gun-controls/

BigmanPigman

(51,628 posts)

18. That sucks!

Reply to californiabear (Reply #14)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:49 PM

Sep 2018

After the Parkland Shooting there was such support for their actions in support of gun control. I assumed it was continuing.

californiabear

(7 posts)

32. Guns weren't a big seller for Dick's anyway

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #18)

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 02:18 AM

Sep 2018

While they did take a hit, Dick's isn't Cabelas or Bass Pro, so simply taking guns off their shelves isn't going to impact their sales all that negatively (I believe their main revenue comes from clothing). Their sales will presumably keep improving at the same pace as the economy

BigmanPigman

(51,628 posts)

33. At least they tried to make a statement...

Reply to californiabear (Reply #32)

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 02:21 AM

Sep 2018

That is more than most other companies would do. I have to give them credit for that.

Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)

19. Just a blip

Reply to californiabear (Reply #14)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:54 PM

Sep 2018

https://m.nasdaq.com/article/dicks-sporting-up-41-in-a-year-will-the-momentum-continue-cm1017456

Brother Buzz

(36,466 posts)

6. NFL players playing at at Levi's Stadium wearing Nike uniforms

Reply to MyOwnPeace (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:48 PM

Sep 2018

The rubes are going to be a conflicted group

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

8. Oh, the humanity!!!!!!!!!

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #6)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:30 PM

Sep 2018

THAT is just WAY TOO FUNNY!
Pence would believe it was an omen - except THIS omen is not what HIS god would send (at least in his addled mind)!

Danascot

(4,694 posts)

27. Pence would have to leave

Reply to MyOwnPeace (Reply #8)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:24 PM

Sep 2018

before he got there.

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

28. Oh, SNAP!!!!!!!

Reply to Danascot (Reply #27)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:32 PM

Sep 2018

GOOD ONE, Danascot.
Who knows where he flew in from for that one - and where he went next - but you bet your A$$ we paid for it!!!

Danascot

(4,694 posts)

29. ;)

Reply to MyOwnPeace (Reply #28)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:42 PM

Sep 2018

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

9. Just thinking...........

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #6)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:33 PM

Sep 2018

What if the teams playing were the Cardinals and the Saints?

Now THAT is mind-blowing!!!

Brother Buzz

(36,466 posts)

12. The Cardinals and the Saints had a preseason match-up

Reply to MyOwnPeace (Reply #9)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:53 PM

Sep 2018

Both teams were wearing Nike uniforms

SWOOSH!

pangaia

(24,324 posts)

26. Or lordy. that is precipolus

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #6)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:23 PM

Sep 2018

FakeNoose

(32,767 posts)

2. Wow! Awesome!

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:35 PM

Sep 2018

malaise

(269,172 posts)

4. Bravo

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:41 PM

Sep 2018

Great news.

central scrutinizer

(11,662 posts)

5. Burnt sacrifice

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 05:43 PM

Sep 2018

Wrap up your Nikes and Keurig in your Levis, stuff them in your Yeti cooler, set that in top of your Harley and torch the whole thing-nothing less will satisfy your god-king

doc03

(35,378 posts)

7. 1-2-3-4 5 incoming Tweet storm from the Orange idiot attacking

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:10 PM

Sep 2018

Levis, advocating a boycott.

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

10. You got THAT right!!!!!

Reply to doc03 (Reply #7)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:37 PM

Sep 2018

I can see it now - bikers riding without pants on Hondas.

Pence would be so proud (and Lindsay Graham would be defending their right to be out there without pants - it's in the Constitution).

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)

11. K&R

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 06:39 PM

Sep 2018

MontanaMama

(23,337 posts)

13. I'm hopeful that the deplorables will

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:09 PM

Sep 2018

light their Levi’s on fire while still wearing them. That’d be fun to watch.

Grokenstein

(5,727 posts)

16. Stupid People + Fire: Entertainment! (As Long As You're Outside The Blast Zone)

Reply to MontanaMama (Reply #13)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:44 PM

Sep 2018

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californiabear

(7 posts)

15. Levi's should prepare to take a big hit.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:39 PM

Sep 2018

Nike just lost nearly $4 billion in shareholder value over the Kaepernick advertisement. I'm not quite sure why these big corporations think taking a political stance will be good for business.

Grokenstein

(5,727 posts)

17. Short Term Hit. Long Term View.

Reply to californiabear (Reply #15)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:47 PM

Sep 2018

American businesses thought mocking Hitler and Tojo was an unwise move as well...before December 7th.

Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)

20. one word

Reply to californiabear (Reply #15)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:59 PM

Sep 2018

Millennials

MontanaMama

(23,337 posts)

21. Don't think so.

Reply to californiabear (Reply #15)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:13 PM

Sep 2018

Dick’s Sporting Goods did away with assault style weapons and they’re doing better than ever.

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

22. Apparently............

Reply to californiabear (Reply #15)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:15 PM

Sep 2018

there are still some people (and corporations) that value principles over profit (see: Kaepernick ad).

babylonsister

(171,092 posts)

24. Nike reaps $43 million in earned media off Kaepernick campaign

Reply to californiabear (Reply #15)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:21 PM

Sep 2018

https://www.axios.com/reaction-nike-colin-kaepernick-earning-ea31f794-c0a1-46ee-a14d-a9cbe9dc30c4.html

I think they will be just fine.

californiabear

(7 posts)

31. That's not how profit works.

Reply to babylonsister (Reply #24)

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 02:11 AM

Sep 2018

The 43 million they made from advertising is not enough to offset the 4 BILLION they just lost in shareholder value. And to address the above claim that Dick's is doing "better than ever" um...not quite

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dicks-sporting-results/dicks-sporting-misses-same-store-sales-estimates-shares-drop-idUSKCN1LE1CQ

https://nypost.com/2018/08/29/dicks-sporting-goods-takes-hit-from-tighter-gun-controls/

druidity33

(6,446 posts)

36. Pfffftt....... we'll see.

Reply to californiabear (Reply #31)

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 05:10 PM

Sep 2018

Your analysis involves 18 hours of capture, tops. Give it 2 weeks and we'll see how they're doing, shall we?

babylonsister

(171,092 posts)

37. How about this?

Reply to californiabear (Reply #31)

Fri Sep 7, 2018, 04:24 PM

Sep 2018

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211107609

NoMoreRepugs

(9,463 posts)

23. The goobers can still wear camo, so at least they won't be pantless.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:17 PM

Sep 2018

Brainless yes, pantless no.

ellie

(6,929 posts)

25. Uh oh

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 08:22 PM

Sep 2018

Right wing temper tantrum incoming!

ck4829

(35,091 posts)

34. They're going to boycott pants

Reply to ellie (Reply #25)

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 09:41 AM

Sep 2018

ellie

(6,929 posts)

35. That reminds me

Reply to ck4829 (Reply #34)

Wed Sep 5, 2018, 09:52 AM

Sep 2018

of one of my favorite Simpsons episodes when Krusty becomes an ironic comic.

https://imgur.com/a/EQC8pDq

Edited because I forgot how to post images.

nolabear

(41,991 posts)

30. Good God. We're being saved by casual wear.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 09:15 PM

Sep 2018

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