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
The Body Shop appoints ex L’Occitane boss in new exec role
2025-08-07T10:30:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
The Body Shop has hired a former managing director of L’Occitane in the role of chief commercial and brand officer.
Feature
Cotswolds Designer Outlet: The new retail destination aiming to be accessible to everyone
2025-08-01T06:30:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
A brand new designer outlet has opened in the English countryside in what has been described as the “only major retail destination opening in the UK in 2025”. Retail Week was the first to visit the Cotswolds Designer Outlet shortly after its launch to discover what it has to offer shoppers.
News
The Body Shop boss steps down after one year as successor is appointed
2025-07-09T11:15:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
The Body Shop chief executive has stepped down following one year at the helm, with a new boss already lined up.

More on The Body Shop

News

Nearly 170,000 UK retail workers 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

The Body Shop is ‘back in profit baby!’ new boss reveals
2024-12-19T13:11:00+00:00By George MacDonald
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 to relocate head office to Brighton in ‘significant culture reset’
2024-10-24T11:00:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
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

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