Why Companies Take Political Stands

Disney Parks Featured Muted Offerings for PRIDE Merch in Shops After Almost Nothing Moved Last Year

Disney's muted PRIDE merchandise reflects a broader trend in corporate America.

Why Companies Take Political Stands

In 2016, PayPal scrapped plans for an operations center in North Carolina after the state passed its controversial “bathroom bill.” In 2022, Disney publicly criticized Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. These actions show a growing trend: big companies weighing in on divisive political issues. At first glance, this seems puzzling. Taking a political stand can upset customers, investors, and employees, all of which could hurt a company’s bottom line.…

Disney Parks Featured Muted Offerings for PRIDE Merch In Shops After Almost Nothing Moved Last Year

The de-LGBT-ification of corporate America is continuing apace, and Disney has been no exception... more or less. According to That Park Place, Disney featured very little merchandise at their in-park stores for what LGBT activists call "PRIDE month," which falls in line with many corporations who…