Retailers use gun controls to make policy statement and manage image, experts say
by James F. Peltz, Los Angeles Times
Mar 01, 2018
3 minutes
Three major U.S. retailers voluntarily restricted gun sales to make a policy statement and manage their image with consumers in the aftermath of the Florida school massacre, marketing experts said Thursday.
Walmart Inc., the nation's largest retailer, followed the lead of Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. and tightened restrictions on gun sales this week, including banning sales to customers under 21.
Kroger Co. followed suit Thursday, saying it was curbing firearm sales at its Fred Meyer general-merchandise stores. Kroger also is the parent
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