DISCUSSION
Will Kohl’s shoppers like the ‘emerging brands’ chosen by Facebook users?
Written by George Anderson
Source: kohls.com
Kohl’s, like many other retailers, is looking to attract younger shoppers and keep them as customers. To do this, the chain is turning to Facebook for help. The social media giant is teaming up with Kohl’s to help select niche brands that have strong followings on its namesake property and Instagram.
A press release put out by the retailer yesterday announced the launch of “Curated by Kohl’s.” The program, which will debut in mid-October, will add new “emerging brands” across departments in 50 Kohl’s stores and on kohls.com.
Among the brands making their debuts with Kohl’s are:
- Adore Me lingerie, made for a wide range of body types;
- East Adeline by Dia&Co clothing for plus-size women;
- Kid Made Modern craft kits and accessories;
- Lovepop laser-cut pop-up greeting cards;
- Luca + Danni stacking bracelets;
- United by Blue eco-friendly bags, drinkware and reusable straw kits.
- Kohl’s Introduces Customers to Emerging Brands with Curated by Kohl’s – Kohl’s
- Kohl’s asks Facebook to find trendy digital brands to put in stores – The Drum
- Kohl’s turns to Facebook to help it bring digital brands to stores – CNN
- Can department stores shake themselves out of the doldrums? – RetailWire