would normally suport in this environment is no longer blue enough. Employees are called partners because they are listened to and change is made in an enormous global business - one of the first companies to offer benefits to PT employees and profit sharing at 20 hours per week. Open to all genders including benefits supporting transition, etc, But it is still beholden to its shareholders and must increase value. The incredible conundrum especially in this day of increased wages, incredibly challenging supply / demand challenges. Howard just halted stock buy backs so he could invest in stores and partners. Resume complaining about a $5.00 cup of coffee...