Old Navy Debuts Gay Pride T-Shirts

[laurabelle]

I got a generic reply to my email.
This is marketing genius. *****s.

 

[laurabelle]

This is a good example of how to turn a positive into a negative.

Yep. I don't want one anymore. I think I'll just make a donation to IGB instead.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I don't think the response I got was automated, thought I would share it with anyone who is still interested. I'm disappointed and frustrated that they aren't selling them online though.

Dear Karen,


Thank you for your inquiry regarding the "It Gets Better Project" Tees (item #876657). We’re sorry this item is not currently available at oldnavy.com, but we were able to locate it for you at the store locations below. You can use your credit card to place an order from any of these stores and have the product shipped directly to your home. Please note there is a $6.00 shipping charge when shipping an item from a store to your home.



Huntington
839-114 New York Ave
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 351-1854

Gallery II
1001 Market St
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
(215) 413-7013



4th and Market
801 Market St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 344-0376



Karen, we hope you find this information helpful; we look forward to shopping with you soon at oldnavy.com.



If we may be of further assistance, please contact us at custserv@oldnavy.com or by calling 1-800-OLD-NAVY (1-800-653-6289).



Sincerely,



Amber
Customer Service Consultant

 

[Crashdown]

It’s too bad about the way they are handling this but what any one over the age of 40 should take away from this – is NEVER wear “OLD NAVY” branded merchandise.

When I see persons of a certain age wearing “OLD NAVY’ across their chest – all I see, or any else sees, is the word ‘OLD’.
And being one of those trampled by the passage of time – I don’t feel the need to advertise it.

 

[MAF]

The same goes for the 40/50 y/o's who wear Hollister. I mean seriously people, you aren't kidding anyone with your age.

 

[wcpamotm]

Don't look at me. I'm one of those people who think Hollister and Aeropostale should be paying people of any age to be their billboards.

 

[zulemara]

Don't look at me. I'm one of those people who think Hollister and Aeropostale should be paying people of any age to be their billboards.

haha true story! I try to buy merchandise that doesn't have the name plastered across it. A small logo is fine, more than that and I won't buy it.

 

[jamieandben]

Don't look at me. I'm one of those people who think Hollister and Aeropostale should be paying people of any age to be their billboards.

 

[QCast_Michael]

haha true story! I try to buy merchandise that doesn't have the name plastered across it. A small logo is fine, more than that and I won't buy it.

I'm exactly the same! (heck, I even ask the car dealer to take their logo off the car before I drive it off the lot.)

 

[wallyb]

The same goes for the 40/50 y/o's who wear Hollister. I mean seriously people, you aren't kidding anyone with your age.

Oh really now - well thank you self-appointed fashion police.
Is there a rule book we can purchase?
Get over yourself honey and get over the ageism.
Don't make me come over there and B-slap you with my AARP card!

 

[wallyb]

haha true story! I try to buy merchandise that doesn't have the name plastered across it. A small logo is fine, more than that and I won't buy it.

seconded.

 

[jamieandben]

Oh really now - well thank you self-appointed fashion police.
Is there a rule book we can purchase?
Get over yourself honey and get over the ageism.
Don't make me come over there a B-slap you with my AARP card!

We could tag team him and beat him with our walkers.

 

[wallyb]

The same goes for the 40/50 y/o's who wear Hollister. I mean seriously people, you aren't kidding anyone with your age.

...And maybe, just maybe a few of those people you deem "not wearing quite the right thing"
or are not "HOT" enough (A word you WAY over use - Yes I'm keeping track!)
Might be worth knowing.
Or ...
Maybe transversely we could Pass a blanket judgement that all you "Chippies"
are vapid numbnuts and not worth the space you take up.
FYI -your doing a great Job of bolstering that argument so far!

 

[jamieandben]

...And maybe, just maybe a few of those people you deem "not wearing quite the right thing"
or are not "HOT" enough (A word you WAY over use - Yes I'm keeping track!)
Might be wroth knowing.
Or ...
Maybe transversely we could Pass a blanket judgement that all you "Chippies"
are vapid numbnuts and not worth the space you take up.
FYI -your doing a great Job of bolstering that argument so far!

 

[rosiep]

...And maybe, just maybe a few of those people you deem "not wearing quite the right thing"
or are not "HOT" enough (A word you WAY over use - Yes I'm keeping track!)
Might be worth knowing.
Or ...
Maybe transversely we could Pass a blanket judgement that all you "Chippies"
are vapid numbnuts and not worth the space you take up.
FYI -your doing a great Job of bolstering that argument so far!

God!!! You make me miss the Dis!

 

[MAF]

...And maybe, just maybe a few of those people you deem "not wearing quite the right thing"
or are not "HOT" enough (A word you WAY over use - Yes I'm keeping track!)
Might be worth knowing.
Or ...
Maybe transversely we could Pass a blanket judgement that all you "Chippies"
are vapid numbnuts and not worth the space you take up.
FYI -your doing a great Job of bolstering that argument so far!

Wow strike a never there Wally? Sheesh, I wasn't trying to sound "ageist", in fact I find older men "hotter". *Yes I did just use the word "hot" again and will use it more often since it seems to rub you the wrong way. *

 

[KathyTX]

It's getting a little heated here... please take the personal spats somewhere else.

As for the issue about the shirts not being available at all stores, something to ponder:

Old Navy has more than 1000 stores.

For them to place an order for a specific piece of merchandise to be sold in ALL stores, you're talking about a pretty big quantity. If they want 6 shirts in each size for S-M-L-XL, that's 24 units per store. 24,000 units total.

If this is a "specialty" item, or made by a smaller manufacturer, or a market test so they can gauge customer interest for the future, they might want to start with a smaller quantity that will only be carried in a few stores the first time out...

Just sayin', this might be about supplier capacity or a marketing test rather than about hate.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I don't think anyone believes it's about "hate" rather more about sloppy marketing.

However, the unacceptable ageist comments, now that may very well be another thing. It's unpleasant to read at any time, but here on a board that is essentially dedicated to acceptance and understanding of all people we are reading about being too old to wear a cheap sweatshirt?

 

[wallyb]

I don't think anyone believes it's about "hate" rather more about sloppy marketing.

However, the unacceptable ageist comments, now that may very well be another thing. It's unpleasant to read at any time, but here on a board that is essentially dedicated to acceptance and understanding of all people we are reading about being too old to wear a cheap sweatshirt?

 

[wallyb]

Wow strike a never there Wally? Sheesh, I wasn't trying to sound "ageist", in fact I find older men "hotter". *Yes I did just use the word "hot" again and will use it more often since it seems to rub you the wrong way. *

Great. So that'd be You ... and Paris Hilton.
... and is it even possible to use it more often?
Keep rubbing. Keep rubbing. Keep rubbing.