Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Issuing Refunds of Advent Calendar After Furious Fans Complain - TMZ
SKIMS is offering refunds to customers who purchased a $148 advent calendar that was widely criticized for containing low-value items. The company acknowledged the feedback and stated that it will use these complaints to improve future product releases.
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This highlights the power of social media in holding luxury brands accountable for product quality and customer satisfaction.
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS is reimbursing customers who called out the company for selling a $148 Advent calendar that many felt was extremely underwhelming.
Here's the deal ... many customers purchased the expensive calendar that tracks the days leading up to Christmas, but the product included stuff like hair ties and Skims-branded bobby pins.
This didn't sit well with the customers, several of whom jumped on social media to complain, calling the product a waste of money and the “worst advent calendar ever.”
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