The Body Shop to Close Nearly Half of UK Stores and Cut Hundreds of Jobs
The iconic beauty retailer's decision follows its recent fall into administration, with immediate store closures and significant job cuts at its head office.
- The Body Shop will close almost 100 of its stores across the UK, including seven immediate closures, after entering administration.
- Nearly half of The Body Shop's 198 UK stores are set to close, impacting hundreds of jobs amid efforts to restructure.
- Around 300 head office roles will be eliminated, reducing the workforce by 40% to approximately 400 employees.
- The restructuring aims to refocus on product innovation, online sales, and wholesale strategies to achieve financial stability.
- The Body Shop's global franchise partners remain unaffected, signaling a continued commitment to international markets.
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