Romantic Depot, a local retail institution with eight stores in the New York and tri-state area, shared that they were front and center at the recent 2023 NYC Pride March on Sunday June 25.
More than 150 associates from Romantic Depot’s eight New York retail stores advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, inclusivity, equality, and sex-positive culture alongside an estimated two million NYC Pride attendees.
“Attending NYC Pride as a group enabled us to extend our collective allyship for the LGBTQ+ community beyond the retail store environment,” CEO Glen Buzzetti shared. “Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness and acceptance, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
In addition, for the event, the retailer added a touch of star power by partnering with up-and-coming dembow hip-hop superstar GeezLy, and TV personality Donna Marie Lombardi from VH1’s Black Ink Crew.
During the celebration, Romantic Depot retail associates marched and chanted in unison with a lively and energetic crowd. Staff members handed out VIP Pride customer cards and complimentary swag from the Romantic Depot party truck float. The gesture provided an opportunity for NYC Pride attendees to enjoy exclusive gifts and in-store incentives at Romantic Depot retail locations.
“As a company, we are committed to continuous learning, growth, and creating safe spaces where our customers and staff know that they are seen, welcome, and respected,” said Buzzetti.
Romantic Depot brick-and-mortar locations can be found in the Bronx, Brooklyn (Fulton Street), Elmsford, Manhattan, Queens, West Nyack, and Yonkers. In March, Romantic Depot celebrated the opening of its second Brooklyn store, located at 1974 Flatbush Avenue.
For more information about Romantic Depot, visit romanticdepot.com and follow them on their Twitter @romanticdepot.
