Cracker Barrel: We screwed up big time

[tailfins]

I can't imagine anything more stupid. Look at the name and tell me who their target market is. And no it's not a slur, my sons are proud crackers.

http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/21/duck-d...rtson-boycott/

[tailfins]

“Today, we are putting all our Duck Dynasty products back in our stores,” Cracker Barrel stated. “And, we apologize for offending you.”

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/12/22/cracker-barrel-screwed-up-big-time/

[Abbey Marie]

The fact that this happened in the first place goes to show that Cracker Barrel's folksy down-home, rockers on the porch image is all marketing. Not that anyone should be surprised.

[glockmail]

Wow. A CEO manned up.

[aboutime]

Wow. A CEO manned up.

glock. As Abbey alluded. That wasn't a manning up by a CEO. That was a guy, desperate to keep his job, and the BOTTOM LINE for a huge corporation that needs the BUSINESS. Nothing more, nothing less.
The ALMIGHTY DOLLAR rules the world, even for the Ignorant, Stupid, and Perpetually Dumb.

[jimnyc]

Their ban didn't last very long. They listened, and knew it would cost them. Kudos to them for "listening". Announced on their Facebook page:

Dear Cracker Barrel Customer:

When we made the decision to remove and evaluate certain Duck Dynasty items, we offended many of our loyal customers. Our intent was to avoid offending, but that’s just what we've done.

You told us we made a mistake. And, you weren't shy about it. You wrote, you called and you took to social media to express your thoughts and feelings. You flat out told us we were wrong.

We listened.

Today, we are putting all our Duck Dynasty products back in our stores.

And, we apologize for offending you.

We respect all individuals right to express their beliefs. We certainly did not mean to have anyone think different.

We sincerely hope you will continue to be part of our Cracker Barrel family.

[jimnyc]

I replied to a different thread about Cracker Barrel and DD, saw they were dupes and then merged both threads.

[glockmail]

glock. As Abbey alluded. That wasn't a manning up by a CEO. That was a guy, desperate to keep his job, and the BOTTOM LINE for a huge corporation that needs the BUSINESS. Nothing more, nothing less.
The ALMIGHTY DOLLAR rules the world, even for the Ignorant, Stupid, and Perpetually Dumb.

A&E needs the business too, and they haven't manned up.

[aboutime]

A&E needs the business too, and they haven't manned up.

glock. I don't expect A & E to do such a thing. They have too many friends on the Liberal, Obama side who get support for what they do.

Rule of thumb: FOLLOW THE MONEY.

[jimnyc]

A&E needs the business too, and they haven't manned up.

I think if they don't reverse the decision soon, they will regret that decision. The guys are liable to walk, then they would need to wait one year before jumping ship. They don't need A&E - as I just read that their family net worth is now $400 million dollars. I think it was "Hunt TV" and one other channel, already publicly stating they would air the show instantly if A&E drops them - and that they wouldn't censor them and would give much more freedom to DD to speak freely, even on the show. Let me look around and see if I can find the article.

[jimnyc]

An article about their relationship with just Walmart, but contains their worth. And contrary to what the article states, while future earnings could obviously go downhill, this won't put their current money in jeopardy. I assume worst case scenario would be that they retire as VERY very wealthy people.

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson's controversial comments may cost him and his family a lot more than he bargained for. Forbes estimates that the Robertson family's merchandise empire is around $400 million from deals just in the past year alone, and in light of his recent remarks, this fortune may be in jeopardy.

And that decision is in the hands of Walmart.

Nearly half of their $400 million is thanks to the large retailer, mainly due to apparel. Walmart announced at their annual shareholders meeting that the best-selling item of apparel for both men and women this year was the reality show's T-shirt.

http://www.eonline.com/news/492615/d...ble-the-empire

[aboutime]

An article about their relationship with just Walmart, but contains their worth. And contrary to what the article states, while future earnings could obviously go downhill, this won't put their current money in jeopardy. I assume worst case scenario would be that they retire as VERY very wealthy people.



http://www.eonline.com/news/492615/d...ble-the-empire

Jim. I heard, and read how WALMART'S total supply of DUCK DYNASTY products SOLD OUT Friday. So, Phil and his family are not in any danger, by any means.
Sucks to be A&E about now.

[glockmail]

glock. I don't expect A & E to do such a thing. They have too many friends on the Liberal, Obama side who get support for what they do.

Rule of thumb: FOLLOW THE MONEY.

If it was about the money then how do you explain MSNBC?

[tailfins]

If it was about the money then how do you explain MSNBC?

MS-LSD is profitable. Lefty crackpots spend money too. They are in the narrowcasting business.

[glockmail]

MS-LSD is profitable. Lefty crackpots spend money too. They are in the narrowcasting business.

They are pitiful in comparison to their competition.

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