Overview
- Arielle Harris says she discovered a handwritten “Free Palestine” message on a Bloomingdale’s card placed atop the receipt in Hanukkah-themed pajamas.
- The couple reported that a senior company executive apologized, issued a full refund, and said the fulfillment center was checking for similar inserts.
- Bloomingdale’s called the conduct unauthorized and unacceptable and stated in an email to the Daily Dot that a thorough investigation is complete with appropriate action taken.
- The retailer told the outlet the incident was isolated and said it is reinforcing policies and standards through internal communication and education.
- Former U.S. antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt condemned the incident online, while the couple described the note as violating and pushed back against skepticism about their account.