I went in on November 10 to get small American flags to put on the gravesites to honor American military veterans on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2025. I could not find an American flag display. I stopped a young man employee and ask where it was. He looked around and said he didn't know. He immediately ask a more experienced looking employee. She pointed to a single American flag on top of a display case and a cup with a few 8 inch (very small) plastic flags. Our military veterans deserve better. The young man was very cordial and polite. The other employee was distracted with another customer. I left the store and made no other purchases.
A few years ago I went into the Roses store, again looking for American flags to commemorate another patriotic holiday. That time there was a nice American flag display BUT it was stuck in a back corner so you couldn't find it. I spoke to the manager and the next time I went in, the flag display was near the front, very visible to customers coming in. I really appreciated the manager listening and making those changes.
That was a few years ago.
NOW...Christmas displays go up when Halloween and Fall/Thanksgiving displays go up. Patriotism and patriotic holidays are largely ignored or given little recognition. When flags and other Americana items are found, they are usually manufactured in China rather than the USA. It is because of our Military and Veterans that Roses and other businesses in the USA can even conduct their business and appreciation for their sacrifice should be recognized and applauded EVERY day and not just one day a year!! And not recognizing it even ONE day is despicable!! I probably will not be shopping at Roses in the future. read more