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Hollister appoints Fortnite World Cup winner Bugha as Chief Gaming Scout

North American retail brand Hollister has appointed 2019 Fortnite World Cup winner Kyle ‘Bugha’ Giersdorf as its Chief Gaming Scout.

As a result, the two parties have joined forces to launch a limited-edition hoodie and sweatpant set.

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Alongside the apparel range, Bugha will scout aspiring content creators to become a part of Team Hollister, a training programme that includes monthly mentorship from the Fortnite world champion and a $10,000 (£~£7.291) sponsorship.

The programme will commence in November and is in partnership with live streaming platform Twitch.