The Body Shop

Founded in 1976 in Brighton by animal rights and environmental activist Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is one of the UK’s most high-profile retailers. The ethical beauty retailer’s product line comprises skincare, bath and body ranges, makeup, perfumes and vegan ranges. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about The Body Shop and the beauty sector.

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News
Nearly 170,000 UK retail lost their jobs in 2024
2025-01-02T07:31:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Almost 170,000 UK retail workers lost their jobs in 2024, according to data from the Centre for Retail Research.
Opinion
‘A Christmas profit warning is inauspicious, but retail has reasons to be cheerful about 2025’
2024-12-19T14:52:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Despite a hefty profit warning from Shoe Zone, as long as retailers overall meet muted Christmas expectations then City appetite for their shares could pick up in the new year, writes George MacDonald
News
The Body Shop is ‘back in profit baby!’ new boss reveals
2024-12-19T13:11:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Ethical cosmetics specialist The Body Shop is back in the black – albeit over a short period.

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The Body Shop is rebuilding its top team with new finance and marketing chiefs

2024-11-19T12:00:00+00:00By Ritika Bhoora

The Body Shop has appointed a new chief marketing officer and chief financial and operations officer as it rebuilds its executive leadership team after being rescued from administration.

News

The Body Shop to relocate head office to Brighton in ‘significant culture reset’

2024-10-24T11:00:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora

The Body Shop is relocating its head office to Brighton “in a move that marks the beginning of a significant cultural reset for the brand” after it was bought out of administration by investor group Auréa.

The Body Shop CEO says brand is on its way back, starting with Spain and Portugal
2024-09-30T11:07:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
The Body Shop has been rescued
2024-09-09T06:09:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
The Body Shop buyer has lined up working capital deal
2024-09-06T06:30:00+01:00By George MacDonald
The Body Shop may emerge from administration in August
2024-07-22T10:35:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora

The Body Shop: Who are the new prospective owners and what do they mean for the chain?
2024-07-17T15:35:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
The Body Shop is on the brink of being saved by a British tycoon led investment firm
2024-07-17T09:12:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
A British tycoon is nearing a deal to buy The Body Shop
2024-07-11T06:33:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
The Body Shop administrator sets deadline for final bids
2024-07-02T15:24:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora

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