Retail Dive
7/22/2026

American Eagle's back-to-school marketing strategy leverages World Cup ambassador Lamine Yamal
Original: From Yamal to the mall: How American Eagle is going back to school
Short summary
American Eagle's CMO Craig Brommers details the retailer's extensive back-to-school marketing push, launching just after global ambassador Lamine Yamal won World Cup gold. The campaign leverages the timing and Yamal's celebrity to drive seasonal sales. The article covers the marketing strategy for this crucial retail period.
- •American Eagle launches back-to-school marketing campaign
- •CMO Craig Brommers leads the seasonal push
- •Campaign timed after ambassador Lamine Yamal's World Cup victory
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