Bath & Body Works is leaning into fruit, fragrance, and a little millennial nostalgia with the launch of Fruit Fusion, a new body care franchise supported by one of the brand’s largest integrated marketing campaigns to date. Developed in partnership with Yard NYC, the campaign features Hilary Duff as both campaign ambassador and creative partner.
Rather than positioning Duff as a traditional spokesperson, Bath & Body Works brought her into the process to help shape a campaign centered on confidence, self-care, and everyday routines.
The launch is part of the brand’s broader effort to evolve its marketing and connect with a new generation of consumers while still tapping into the loyalty of longtime fans.
“For me, it’s always about feeling good in your own skin and choosing what works for you,” Duff said. “I look for products that work with my routine and provide real benefits. Fruit Fusion by Bath & Body Works fits into that perfectly. The scents are joyful, the products actually deliver, and it’s something I genuinely look forward to using.”
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“Fruit Fusion is a clear example of our Consumer First Formula in action,” said Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, chief brand and product officer of Bath & Body Works. “We’re focused on creating high-quality, innovative products that deliver real performance and make people feel good, while showing up in ways that feel authentic and relevant. This launch brings that together, from innovation and design to the partnership with Hilary, in a way that genuinely connects with our customers.”
Duff’s involvement comes as she enters a new public chapter, returning to touring for the first time in 18 years with a new album and renewed fan attention across generations. Bath & Body Works saw the alignment as it continues its own brand evolution under new leadership.
For Yard NYC, the campaign gives the launch a celebrity face without making the work feel like a simple endorsement. The idea is less “Hilary holds product,” and more “Hilary helps define the mood”: bright, nostalgic, self-aware, and built around small rituals that make people feel good.
The integrated campaign spans social, CTV, YouTube, e-commerce, in-store and major out-of-home placements, including a Times Square takeover.
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BRAND: Bath & Body Works
AGENCY: Yard, NYC
