{"id":10636,"date":"2023-10-12T05:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/lush-faces-backlash-for-boycott-israel-sign-in-dublin-store\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T05:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:56:02","slug":"lush-faces-backlash-for-boycott-israel-sign-in-dublin-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/lush-faces-backlash-for-boycott-israel-sign-in-dublin-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Lush faces backlash for “boycott Israel” sign in Dublin store"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lush has been criticised by shoppers after a \u201cboycott Israel\u201d sign was seen hanging on the window of one of its Dublin shops.<\/p>\n

The cosmetics company suggested one of its staff members was responsible for the message at the Henry Street store.<\/p>\n

Social media users expressed both outrage and support for the image, with some calling for a boycott of the retailer after a photo of the message was shared of X, formerly known as Twitter.<\/p>\n

The retailer has not responded to enquiries on whether the sign has been taken down or if it has carried out disciplinary action, according to Sky News.<\/p>\n\n

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In 2011, Lush was accused of anti-Israel sentiment after endorsing a song entitled \u201cFreedom for Palestine\u201d.<\/p>\n

The business has also backed initiatives promoting peace and fair trade.<\/p>\n

Lush told the publication: \u201cWe are a diverse company with staff of all ethnicities and religions whose personal views and opinions may vary, however, the following is our Company position: Lush deplores all violence and all injustice.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur wish is for peace and safety for all Israeli and Palestinian people. We support the upholding of international law and the human rights of all peoples.\u201d<\/p>\n

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