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Bath & Body Works Introduces ‘Fruit Fusion’ Franchise with Hilary Duff as Campaign Ambassador and Creative Partner

Bath & Body Works launches new Fruit Fusion body care line with Hilary Duff as ambassador, driving brand innovation and cultural relevance

By Priya Menon
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Bath & Body Works announced the launch of its Fruit Fusion franchise, a new body care line featuring four fruit-inspired fragrances and formulated for hydration, debuting on July 6 across stores, online, and for the first time on Amazon. Actress and singer Hilary Duff joins as brand ambassador and creative partner, enhancing the brand's transformation with a culturally relevant campaign. The franchise highlights Bath & Body Works' Consumer First Formula strategy focused on innovation, design, and consumer connection, and aims to establish a long-term product series with ongoing expansions.

Bath & Body Works Introduces ‘Fruit Fusion’ Franchise with Hilary Duff as Campaign Ambassador and Creative Partner
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Key Points

  • Introduction of Fruit Fusion franchise with four new fruit-forward fragrances and hydrating body care products.
  • Partnership with Hilary Duff as creative partner and ambassador to leverage cross-generational appeal and body positivity.
  • Launch marks brand's first major product debut on Amazon, expanding digital sales channels and consumer reach.

Juicy, fruit-forward body care delivering real hydration hits stores and BathandBodyWorks.com on July 6



Three things to know:

  • New franchise: Fruit Fusion combines four brand-new, juicy fragrances with fruit fueled benefits.
  • Brand milestone: The launch brings Bath & Body Works’ Consumer First Formula to life with brand reinvigoration and innovative products.
  • Star power: Hilary Duff joins as brand ambassador and creative partner, a longtime fan of the brand who brings her body-positive confidence and cross-generational appeal to the campaign as its star.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bath & Body Works is launching Fruit Fusion, a juicy new body care franchise built around fruit-forward fragrance and real, lasting hydration, with actress, singer and cultural icon Hilary Duff as brand ambassador and creative partner.

Fruit Fusion is a clear expression of Bath & Body Works' Consumer First Formula — the brand's strategic transformation plan places the consumer at the center of every decision — uniting product innovation, elevated design and a culturally relevant campaign leveraging Hilary Duff.

Fruit Fusion launches July 6 online and in stores across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise will also roll out on the Bath & Body Works Amazon storefront, marking the brand's first major product launch on the platform since its debut earlier this year. The lineup features four juicy, on-trend scents: Watermelon Whirl, Tangerine Twirl, Berry Bliss and Banana Blend. Forms include All Day Moisture Body Wash, Smooth & Soothe Body Cream, Perfume Mist for Body & Hair, Lip Oil, PocketSpray Hand Sanitizer and more, allowing customers to personalize routines through layering. 

A longtime Bath & Body Works fan, Duff serves as a creative partner in bringing the collection to life. Coming off her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit feature, she brings real confidence to the campaign, an energy woven throughout the creative. Her body-positivity and genuine love of Bath & Body Works products align naturally with Fruit Fusion, which centers on feeling good and building routines that work. Much like Bath & Body Works, she is appearing in a fresh, energized way, making this a true partnership between two like-minded brands.

“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."

This summer, Duff returns to touring for the first time in 18 years, with a new album and a new chapter that has reignited fan devotion across generations. Bath & Body Works, itself on a path of brand evolution under new leadership, recognized the alignment.

“Fruit Fusion is a clear example of our Consumer First Formula in action,” said Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, chief brand & 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.”

The Fruit Fusion formulas are dermatologist-approved*, vegan and made without sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. They pair perfumer-crafted fragrances with skin-focused ingredients including shea butter, coconut oil and hyaluronic acid to deliver more hydrated skin that feels soft and smooth while helping maintain the natural moisture barrier. The launch also introduces bright, playful packaging with new bottle architecture and soft-touch finishes.

At the center of the launch is a 360-degree marketing campaign, one of the most comprehensive in the brand’s history. It spans YouTube, connected TV, social media, in-store and high-impact out-of-home placements in major markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix, with select placements near Duff’s summer concert venues. Duff brings the collection into her everyday routine across her Instagram and TikTok channels, reaching more than 30 million followers, reinforcing the authenticity of the partnership and showing how Fruit Fusion fits naturally into daily life.

Fruit Fusion is designed as a long-term franchise, with new scents and formats planned over time. It is the latest proof point of where Bath & Body Works is headed: a brand that leads with performance, shows up in culture, and builds products consumers come back to every day.

For more information and to shop all Fruit Fusion products, visit www.bathandbodyworks.com.

FRUIT FUSION PRODUCT DETAILS
Fruit Fusion features four vibrant, fruit-forward scents — Watermelon Whirl (sugared watermelon, fresh juice, soft musk), Tangerine Twirl (bright tangerine, juicy citrus, solar burst), Berry Bliss (sweet berry, tart pomegranate, sheer woods), and Banana Blend (whipped banana, smooth vanilla, radiant amber) — each available across a full lineup of body care and fragrance products.

Fruit Fusion is available in the following formats with prices ranging from $4.95 to $18.95: All Day Moisture Body Wash, Perfume Mist for Body & Hair, Smooth & Soothe Body Cream, 48H Moisturizing Body Lotion, Hand Cream, Mini Perfume Mist, Lip Oil, PocketSpray, Coin Purse, Charms, PocketSpray Holder.

ABOUT BATH & BODY WORKS
Bath & Body Works is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, driven by the belief that everybody deserves to feel good.

The brand’s beloved and iconic scents are expertly crafted for exceptional performance and a luxury fragrance experience. Formulated with thoughtfully chosen ingredients, Bath & Body Works’ body care products are available in multiple forms including fine fragrance mist, body cream, lotion, eau de parfum, body wash, hand soap, sanitizer and more. The brand’s famous 3-wick candles are made with rich, high-quality fragrance oils layered throughout a premium soy wax base, for up to 45 hours of room-filling fragrance.

Consumers can shop Bath & Body Works anytime and anywhere they choose, from welcoming, in-store experiences at more than 1,900 stores in the U.S. and Canada, 500-plus international locations, online at bathandbodyworks.com and on Amazon.

*Based on review of independent testing by board-certified dermatologist. 

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Risks

  • Consumer reception to the new Fruit Fusion line may vary despite the celebrity partnership and product innovation, potentially impacting sales growth.
  • Heavy marketing and brand transformation expenses could pressure margins if increased revenues do not materialize as expected.
  • Competition in personal care and fragrance sectors remains intense, and failure to sustain consumer interest with future franchise expansions could affect long-term brand momentum.

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