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Atlanta Kroger Faces Backlash over Juneteenth Cake Decorations
- A viral TikTok video posted on the eve of Juneteenth showed Juneteenth-themed cookie cakes at a Kroger store in Atlanta with minimal and off-center decorations.
- The video sparked backlash because the cakes’ phrases, such as "Free @ Last" and "June 19 Free," appeared inconsistent with Kroger’s quality and decoration standards.
- Kroger responded by removing the products, addressing the issue with store staff and the TikTok user, and reaffirmed that the items did not meet their provided guidance.
- The TikTok video attracted nearly 11 million views and tens of thousands of comments, including the creator’s critique questioning the effort put into the content due to a perceived lack of creativity.
- This incident highlights ongoing sensitivities around Juneteenth commemorations and Kroger’s commitment to reviewing assortments to prevent similar issues in the future.
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Kroger Apologies For Juneteenth Cakes After Employee Went Rogue
Kroger has issued an apology as well as a clarifying statement regarding a viral video that showed the popular grocery store chain having Juneteenth-inspired cakes at one of its Atlanta, Georgia locations."This is some bulls*it! Who the hell made this ugly ass s*it? I wish there was a manager around here because y’all decorate everything else around here cute!" a female TikToker can be heard saying as she recorded various Juneteenth cakes that, …
Kroger scrambles after TikTok user calls Juneteenth cakes a ‘mockery’ - pulls items citing 'quality' · American Wire News
When you walk around with a hammer, it seems everything looks like a nail. In today’s age of perpetual offense and vast social media platforms, it doesn’t take much to whip corporations into a panic, especially when race is brought into the equation. Just ask Kroger, which was sent scrambling when a woman posted a video from a store in Atlanta complaining about Juneteenth cakes lacking “creativity.” “Kroger count your days. Why even bother if yo…
Viral video forces Kroger to pull controversial Juneteenth holiday cakes
An Atlanta-based Kroger was slammed for selling cakes made with "unacceptable" decorations on it to celebrate Juneteenth after a video went viral on TikTok."This is some bulls--t," TikTok user @blaq.monalisa said in a video recorded from inside the store. The video, which has garnered over 10 million views and 1 million likes, showed several cakes and pastries on display at the bakery. "Who the hell made this ugly-ass s--t? This is unacceptable,…
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