Patriotic shoppers blast brands for 'snubbing' America 250 while pandering to World Cup fans: 'This is a big deal'

As the United States prepares for its 250th birthday, shoppers say major brands are “snubbing” America while promoting World Cup-related merchandise. The article cites partnerships and promotional items tied to the World Cup from companies such as McDonald’s and Old Navy, while alleging fewer clearly patriotic products for “America 250.” Some exceptions include McDonald’s limited-time return of its Apple Pie. Old Navy’s Fourth of July line includes “250” items, but only two tops are available and both are sold out. A Facebook post asking why companies aren’t celebrating drew more than 660 comments, with users contrasting the attention during the 1976 Bicentennial. Coca-Cola told The Post it has “A250 packaging” for all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico on mini-cans such as Coke, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero, though some shoppers report not finding them in stores.