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One of my friends works at Kmart, and she was telling me how one of their company policies is to destroy merchandise (including toys, clothing, etc.) if it is not sold after a period of time. I tried to contact the company to tell me why they don't just donate some of these things to charity, but I couldn't get a straight answer. What can I do to get a true answer? My school's Key Club is thinking about approaching the company as a group to get an answer, is that a good idea? Does anyone work at Kmart or know why they do this?

2006-09-04 13:05:28 · 11 answers · asked by Casiella S 1 in Local Businesses United States Other - US Local Businesses

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oh wow i never knew of that. i'll try looking into it here as well.. you sure the policy is to distroy it?? cause there be a lot of expensive stuff being distroyed then as they now are starting to carry sears stuff like washers, dryers, fridges dishwashers etc ect... i agree why not donate it to those who can use it

2006-09-04 13:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kittie_Nash 5 · 1 0

Friend; I used to work for them in Alaska around 12 years ago, we were the #1 store in the Northwest territory and when they started having financial problems around 2000 they closed all of our stores here figure that one out. No wonder they are in such a mess financially, but I remember the same thing...after we would do inventories of merchandise at the end of there fiscal year, then to the dumpster with loads of items, even bikes and higher items at times. No answers when we asked why either, yet I personally think it is some kind of tax right-off type thing. As I read some of the other messages you have received, I beleive we are on to something, because I remember them telling us to make sure the items got into the dumpster that would crush them later, so I saw a few guys grab stuff before it got smashed and run it to their car or tell their wives to hurry and come get it before it got smashed, televisions and sterios, one got a MP3 player that was basically new back then.

2006-09-04 20:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Nedan 4 · 0 0

Yes, I would approach them and make an offer that your club will collect these things and donate them to a shelter or foster care center or wherever needed. That just does not make sense. What a waste.
I worked for KMart once, but it was years ago, I have never heard of this practice from KMart. I do know that my grandma was friends with someone who worked at a drugstore - it was their policy to destroy and throw out all of the books they did not sell- the manager used to give them to my grandmother instead

2006-09-04 20:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Believe it or not this is not just Kmart, or Radio Shack. Your #1 retailer and #2 retailers do it also.

Walmart
Home Depot

It's the liability from corporations that allow it to happen. What waste.

I know for a fact that Home Depot just field destroyed over $10000.00+ in toilet seats recently. Just because someone probably got a splinter. They were wooden. Not a joke.

2006-09-04 20:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by damsel36 5 · 0 0

I use to work for Carowinds amusement park back when I was in High school. I worked in the catering department which was responsible for feeding large parties. When the party ended we had to throw away any leftovers,like tubs full of steaming hot chicken,I asked why and was told nothing but that I would be fired on the spot if I tried to take anything home. What a shame it was to throw away perfectly good food with all the starving people we have in this world. I was so upset I quit that job.

2006-09-04 20:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by ChevyGuy 3 · 3 0

I was unaware of this calamity. Now that it is on my radar, I will put my effort in to get this useless policy stopped. Writing letters can make a real difference people!!! You are the consumer, you have the power. Telling them you will not be shopping there, and you will advise others to do the same should get some attention.

2006-09-04 20:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by legallyblond2day 5 · 1 0

find kmart's administrative headquarters and speak with someone up high in the company. this may take some time, through faxes, phone calls, letters, emails. if you can send emails and get a response, that would help. it would be something in writing. don't give up. yes, get a group together and do what you have to.

2006-09-04 20:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by gloria123445566 3 · 0 0

I don't know, but I think it is a good idea to find out their policy on this matter,,,, The key club is a wonderful club and do good things in the communities, good luck to ya'll.

2006-09-04 20:10:41 · answer #8 · answered by avery 6 · 0 0

yes they do...so does radio shack they make sure to smash it completely before throwing it away so no one gets a free item. It would go to much better use if it were donated...but people don't care if it doesn't mean more money.

2006-09-04 20:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Welcome to corporate America. Many companies lawyers tell them it is better to destroy something than to donate it. Saves them from any liability.

2006-09-04 20:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by RepoMan18 4 · 0 0

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