To the rest of the world, China most likely engineered a virulent strain of coronavirus in one of its labs, allowed it to escape and infect the world, and then attempted to cover it up before profiting massively from the resulting pandemic. Not to Bill Gates.
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Hobby Lobby has permanently stopped selling Halloween merchandise, walking away from over $22 million in annual sales.
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Founder's Rationale: Founder and CEO David Green stated that selling Halloween items conflicted with his Christian faith and values, describing the holiday as a "celebration of death". [1, 2]
Financial Impact: The company sacrificed more than $22 million in yearly merchandise sales. Green noted that while the choice costs money in the short term, he prioritizes obedience to his faith over profit. [1, 2]
What You Will Find Instead: Hobby Lobby no longer stocks spooky or explicitly Halloween-themed decor. Instead, the stores transition directly from general autumn and harvest items (such as pumpkins and faux leaves) into Thanksgiving and Christmas merchandise. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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