The Body Shop To Shut 75 Stores - Is Yours On The List?
- The Body Shop will close 75 stores in the coming weeks due to administration.
- Out of its branches, 116 will remain operational for the time being.
- This move will result in the loss of almost 500 jobs.
- Seven stores, including those in London, Bristol, and Warwickshire, have already been shut.
The beauty and wellness retailer, The Body Shop, has announced a significant reduction in its physical presence, with 75 stores slated for closure in the next four to six weeks. This development follows the company's recent entry into administration, an event that has stirred concern among its workforce and customers alike.
The decision to streamline operations will unfortunately lead to almost 500 employees being laid off. Prior to this announcement, seven locations, including those in notable areas such as London, Bristol, and Warwickshire, had already ceased operations.
Sam Walker at The Sun provided an overview of the unfolding situation, detailing the closures and the impact on the company's staff. According to administrators, while a considerable number of stores are closing, 116 will continue to serve customers, at least for the foreseeable future. This move hints at an effort to consolidate resources and possibly restructure the business to navigate through its current financial turmoil.
Stores closing include:
Aylesbury
Banbury
Barnstaple
Basildon
Battersea
Bedford
Beverley
Bexleyheath
Blackburn
Blackpool
Bournemouth Commercial Rd
Bolton
Brixton
Broughton Park
Bury
Camberley
Carlisle
Carmarthen
Chippenham
Cirencester
Croydon
Didcot
Durham
East Kilbride
Edinburgh Gyle Centre
Edinburgh Princes Mall
Epsom
Fareham
Farnborough
Glasgow Braehead
Glasgow Fort
Glasgow Silverbur
Glasgow Station
Grimsby
Halifax
Harlow
Hastings
Hempstead Valley
High Wycombe
Huddersfield
Hull
Ilford
Ipswich
Isle of Wight
Islington
Kendal
Kings Lynn
Leeds White Rose
Lewisham Centre
Lichfield
Loughborough
Luton
Macclesfield
Middlesbrough
Morpeth
Newton Abbot
Northampton
Oldham
Perth
Peterborough Queensgate
Portsmouth
Regent Street
Salisbury
Stafford
Stanstead Airside
Stratford Upon Avon
Swansea
Telford
Thanet
Trowbridge
Wakefield Trinity Walk
Walthamstow
Wigan
Woking
Wolverhampton
The closures mark a significant shift for The Body Shop, known for its commitment to ethical beauty and environmental sustainability. The brand's struggles reflect broader challenges within the retail sector, particularly for stores reliant on physical foot traffic in an increasingly digital shopping landscape.
Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, commented, "The Body Shop's decision to close 75 stores is a stark reminder of the volatile nature of the retail industry. For the nearly 500 employees affected, this is undoubtedly a difficult time. However, it's also an opportunity for the remaining stores to adapt and possibly thrive in a changing market."