Eighteen-year-old entrepreneur Gabby Goodwin has landed a partnership with accessory giant Claire’s, which will now feature her product line, GaBBY Bows, in stores nationwide.
“This has been a dream in the making—and we need your help to keep it going! Head to your local Claire’s and clear the shelves. “
Claire’s announced its plans to sell its North American stores to a private equity firm, Ames Watson, in an effort to lessen the financial impact.
“As we continue through our restructuring proceedings, our team has worked tirelessly to explore every option for preserving the value of the Claire’s business and brand,” said Chris Cramer, CEO of Claire’s, in a press release.
However, Goodwin, who previously partnered with Target and Walgreens, remains optimistic about the collaboration with Claire’s and has requested support from followers.
“We had many hurdles, including increased tariffs that forced us to cancel manufacturing orders, lose a manufacturing partner, and change bow colors. But we did it,” Goodwin wrote on Instagram. “So despite the economic challenges now facing our new retailer, we will celebrate this dream deal,” the entrepreneur wrote.
“I need your support, and I need it now. I honestly don’t know how much time we will have with this opportunity.”
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Source: Black Enterprise
