The Body Shop
This coverage analyses The Body Shop’s operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, focusing on store performance, sustainability initiatives, marketing campaigns, and executive decisions. Reporting provides insight into how the brand balances ethical values with commercial objectives, supporting retail managers, brand executives, and professionals interested in health, beauty, and responsible retailing.
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Feb- 2024 -9 FebruaryAnalysis
Five lessons from the demise of The Body Shop
In the face of recent news that The Body Shop’s UK operations are preparing to enter administration, a reflection on the missteps leading to this situation offers valuable lessons for the broader retail industry. The iconic brand, founded on ethical principles and sustainability, now finds itself at a crossroads, underscoring…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-31/1/24
The Body Shop is set to sell parts of its business in Europe and Asia. The deal involves an agreement with an international family office, covering around 14% of the business. This move is part of The Body Shop’s strategy to prioritise key markets and global franchise partner relationships. The…
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31 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
The Body Shop to offload part of international businesses
The Body Shop is set to sell parts of its business in Europe and Asia under its new owners Aurelius, according to reports from Retail Week. The beauty retailer has signed an agreement with “an international family office to sell its business in most of mainland Europe and in parts…
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3 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief- 3/1/24
Asda has appointed Matt Kelleher, former Chief Information Officer at Morrisons, as its first Chief Digital Officer. Kelleher will be responsible for data and ecommerce functions, leading all technology functions after completing the ongoing technology transformation project ‘Future.’ This move is part of Asda’s long-term ambition to become the UK’s…
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3 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
The Body Shop first global beauty brand awarded 100% vegan certification
The Body Shop has revealed it has become the first global beauty brand retailer to achieve 100% vegan product formulations across all ranges including skincare, body care, haircare, makeup and fragrance. The entire product formulations portfolio has been certified by the Vegan Society. It comes as the retailer said the…
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Dec- 2023 -20 DecemberPeople Moves
Direct Selling Association appoints new board chair
The UK trade body for direct-to-consumer retail, the Direct Selling Association (DSA), has announced the appointment of Ayo Olaseinde as the new chairman of the board. Olaseinde, who joined the DSA board earlier this year, takes on the chair role alongside his position as president at Saladmaster, the US-based international…
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-15/11/23
Central Group, a Thai conglomerate and co-owner of Selfridges, has reportedly become the largest shareholder by converting a €364m loan into equity. This move follows reports of financial troubles at Signa Group, the other key shareholder. Restructuring efforts were initiated due to rising borrowing costs and falling property valuations. Selfridges,…
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15 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Aurelius acquires The Body Shop for £207m
The Body Shop has been acquired by Aurelius Group from Natura and Co for £207m, which includes an earn-out of £90m. Aurelius will work with the management team to “drive operational excellence” across the group, leveraging its expertise and experience in the omni-channel retail and wholesale markets. The retail group…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-30/10/23
Shein has acquired the Missguided brand from Frasers Group. This move will make Missguided products and collections available to Shein’s 150 million global users through both Shein and Missguided’s websites. Additionally, Shein has entered into an agreement to licence the Missguided brand’s intellectual property to SUMWON Studios, a joint venture…
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30 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Aurelius enters exclusive talks to acquire The Body Shop
Aurelius Group has entered into exclusive talks to acquire The Body Shop from Natura and Co, according to reports from Sky News. Banking sources told Sky that the deal for the brand which Natura put up for sale over the summer was expected to be completed next month. If completed,…
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