BarkBox CEO apologizes after leaked memo exposes plan to axe ‘politically charged' Pride marketing

BarkBox CEO Matt Meeker apologized after a leaked message from a staffer on Reddit exposed the company’s plans to axe marketing for its Pride campaign out of fear it would “feel more like a political statement.”The subscription service delivers dog toys and treats to customers’ door fronts monthly, and has been selling Pride-themed products as optional add-ons for the past four years.“While celebrating Pride is something we may value, we need to acknowledge that the current climate makes this promotion feel ...