Bath & Body Works Apologizes for Controversial Candle Design

The retailer faced backlash after a candle's design was compared to Ku Klux Klan hoods, prompting its removal and a public apology.

The 'Snowed In' candle featured a snowflake design that some consumers likened to the hoods worn by the KKK.
Bath & Body Works issued a formal apology and removed the product from its website following the criticism.
Social media users quickly dubbed the candle a 'klandle,' sparking widespread discussion and demands for accountability.
The company stated it is committed to evaluating its design process to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Some critics attributed the oversight to a lack of diversity within the company's marketing team.