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Skims advent calendar backlash sparks debate over marketing strategy

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Skims is facing backlash for its $148 advent calendar, which contained low-value items like hair ties and keychains instead of the expected apparel. Content creators and customers have widely criticized the product on social media, leading Skims to offer full refunds or store credit. While some marketers speculate this was a deliberate strategy to encourage repeat purchases, others argue that alienating customers with such a poor product experience is detrimental to brand trust and marketing. AI

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Skims advent calendar backlash sparks debate over marketing strategy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    Skims’ $148 advent calendar flop wasn’t a stunt, marketers say—but store credit may not win back Kim Kardashian’s angry customers

    A theory holds that the hair-tie-filled calendar and its keep-it-for-credit refund offer were a calculated play for repeat spending. Consumer researchers and new social data point to a trust problem instead.

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