stock here: I wonder if A-Eye would even draft a letter to my local pick and save about how I intend to boycott them, on everything except the pharmacy.
Why would any corporate entity choose this “strategy”?
📌 Thematic Summary of Complaints:
- Backlash Over Social/Political Content (≈60% of comments)
Many users are upset about Kroger’s perceived support for Pride Month and LGBTQ+ causes, calling it “grooming,” “insane,” or “inappropriate.”
Several comments include vows to boycott or switch to alternatives like Publix, Walmart, or Albertsons.
- COVID-19 Policies (≈15%)
Several users brought up grievances related to Kroger firing or penalizing employees who refused COVID-19 vaccination.
Others mention Kroger promoting vaccines at gas pumps or pulling benefits from unvaccinated staff.
- CEO Resignation & Leadership (≈10%)
A few noted the abrupt resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen due to “personal conduct,” and some implied deeper cultural or leadership issues at Kroger. - Corporate Overreach & Identity Politics (≈10%)
Some users complain about internal policies pressuring employees to align with identity groups or disclose personal beliefs.
Others express frustration that Kroger is “not just selling groceries” and instead promoting social agendas.
- Nostalgia or Disappointment in Decline (≈5%)
One or two users reflect on fond memories of Kroger’s past, contrasting it with the current perception of corporate activism.
📝 Notable Quotes:
“Why can’t they just do their jobs and stay out of this crap?”
“I won’t be shopping there again. At the bottom of the email you can give feedback… I certainly did!”
“Kroger also owns—do not shop at these stores as well.”
“I was literally going to Kroger this morning, I won’t now.”