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- LuLaRoe released a statement confirming that it would stand by the seller even though the company is a supporter of the National Down Syndrome Society.
- Customers have spoken out on social media, saying they would no longer support the brand.
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LuLaRoe stood by a seller who mocked people with Down syndrome — and customers are furious
LuLaRoe is being dropped by customers after standing by a seller who posted a video mocking people with Down syndrome.
Customers are ditching LuLaRoe after the company stood by one of its sellers who posted a shocking video online.
LuLaRoe is a designer of women's clothing that recruits independent consultants to market and sell its products directly.
Last week, LuLaRoe seller Robert a video of himself on YouTube, mocking people with mental disabilities.
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"My name is Robert, I'm special,"
"This my public apology for what happened today," he said. "What happened was ... I mocked special needs ... there is no excuse for that kind of behavior. I want you to know that is not who I am."
But the charity has since cut ties with LuLaRoe.
"After speaking with the Retailer at great length, we believe his apology is sincere and accepted his assurance that this type of behavior would never happen again. Unfortunately, NDSS leadership is unwilling to accept the Retailer's apology and has informed us that unless we terminate his contract with LuLaRoe, the organization will no longer associate with us," the co-founders said in a statement.
Some customers have taken to social media to show how shocked and appalled they are by LuLaRoe's decision.
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Others claim the decision was driven by money. The
Some of the sellers have said they would not work with LuLaRoe anymore.
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