In January 2005, United Poultry Concerns joined Viva!USA in urging Pier 1 Imports to stop using duck feathers in their pillows (www.upc-online.org/ducks/11105pier1.htm).
Viva!USA announced on March 9 that Pier 1 responded to activist pressure:
“Pier 1 has already made a strategic business decision to carry only fiber-filled pillows, and therefore will no longer carry feather-filled pillows in the future.”
In fact, it was activist pressure that convinced Pier 1 to drop the pillow feathers, and we’re grateful. United Poultry Concerns joins Viva!USA in thanking everyone who responded to our Alerts urging people to contact Pier 1. Thank you!
For more information about ducks and how you can help, visit:
www.upc-online.org/ducks/
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