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In reply to the discussion: Boycotting LL Bean is a huge MISFIRE! It is a GREAT company!! [View all]cyclonefence
(4,483 posts)21. This is not an easy decision for me to make
but the responsibility for saving their workers' jobs lies with LL Bean and how they deal with Linda. They are aware of the movement to boycott them, and why; the ball is in their court.
BTW, this is how a boycott is supposed to work. Consumers pressure management to make changes or lose business. The fact that LL Bean is a fine company with values we support is actually irrelevant in this particular circumstance imo. They have a canker in their apple, and they need to cut it out.
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I have only ever bought one item from LLBean, so not a difficult move for me
liberal N proud
Jan 2017
#1
It is an AWESOME company and very PROGRESSIVE in many ways. The boycott is MEGA-STUPID!!!!
RBInMaine
Jan 2017
#2
May make you feel empowered but good people are going to lose their jobs over this.
tecelote
Jan 2017
#10
It won't be hard for me to boycott LLBean. I tend to buy Eddie Bauer anyways.
AgadorSparticus
Jan 2017
#9
I've shopped from Beans since the 1960's and I'll keep buying their flannel sheets and tote bags.
Vinca
Jan 2017
#12
She is just ONE member of the board of directors and this had NOTHING to do with the company.
RBInMaine
Jan 2017
#68
If that is the case, they need to make that clear in their response (including the specific "whys"
hlthe2b
Jan 2017
#45
You can probably buy cheaper boots manufactured in China, rather than in Maine...
brooklynite
Jan 2017
#63
The "boycott" is MEGA STUPID and is BACKFIRING in a big way. Total and complete NONSENSE.
RBInMaine
Jan 2017
#69
Perhaps they can thank trump for that then, because his tweet just put LLBean right into
still_one
Jan 2017
#52
Excellent suggestion. GrabYourWallet should boycott Linda's sole ownership businesses.
LAS14
Jan 2017
#54
The Board can remove her or it can continue. She is using LL Bean profit to funnel to
LaydeeBug
Jan 2017
#66
LL Bean is not the enemy. The relative who donated personally to Trump has a right to do so.
underthematrix
Jan 2017
#77