HEMA
HEMA is now
truly for everyone
HEMA is a Dutch variety store chain. It began operations as a variety store. The chain is characterized by relatively low pricing of generic household goods, which are mostly made by and for the chain itself, often with an original design.
HEMA loves everyone. An important part of that is being allowed to be who you are, with the freedom to express yourself however you want. HEMA believes this deserves attention. That is why, at the start of Pride Week, HEMA will permanently change the store communication in the beauty department to a more inclusive image, which shows our diverse society as well as possible.
In this way, HEMA wants to create a safe environment where customers can ask questions, find out and discover, so that they can also show themselves outside the stores in all their colors.
Agency
Disxt
Date
2021
Brand optimization
HEMA wants to be there for everyone and create a place where everyone feels welcome and addressed. Society is diverse, so the people that HEMA shows are just as good. One product category where an important step can still be taken in that respect is beauty. A step towards a more inclusive, realistic and recognizable image. That is why HEMA is adjusting store communication, especially in the beauty department. Dutch model Loiza Lamers will give the starting signal online. She is actively involved in the campaign and will be featured prominently online.
HEMA permanently adapts beauty store communication to a more inclusive image
Pride as kick-off
Pride is an important starting moment for HEMA. Pride embraces the same message; that you can be who you are. Of course, that message applies all year round. That is why HEMA is permanently adjusting the beauty communication in its stores.
Diversity and inclusivity
In the past year, HEMA established the Gay Pride, a sounding board for diversity and inclusivity. The Gay Pride was created to develop, bundle and share expertise with colleagues and external parties. The COC, an interest organization that promotes the interests of the LGBTQI+ community, has an important consultative function in this regard. HEMA annually supports the GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) of the COC with its Pride campaigns.
The valuable thing about this promotion is that it is not just a Pride promotion, but that it sets the tone for what is normal throughout the year. I’m super excited! – Astrid Oosenbrug, chairman of COC Netherlands.