90 Miles From Tyranny : Levi-Strauss Doubles Down on Gun Control Push

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Levi-Strauss Doubles Down on Gun Control Push

Levi-Strauss is doubling down on its move into progressive politics by joining forces with Bloomberg to push radical gun control measures:



Levi Strauss & Co. is taking a stand against gun violence, an unexpectedly political move from the all-American denim company that could turn off some customers — but also win it points with a new segment of shoppers.


The San Francisco-based retailer said last week it is pledging more than $1 million to support nonprofits and youth activists who are working to end gun violence. The company is also partnering with Michael Bloomberg to help create a coalition of business leaders who support gun control measures and encouraging employees to get involved in political causes.

“The gun violence epidemic in America has hit a point where something has to be done,” chief executive Chip Bergh said in an interview. “It’s inevitable that we’re going to alienate some consumers, but we can no longer sit on the sidelines and remain silent on this issue.” 

He added that consumer reaction so far has been...


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