Is Body Shop closing down in the UK?

Yes, The Body Shop's UK operations faced massive closures after entering administration in February 2024, shutting about half its stores (75 out of 198) and cutting hundreds of jobs, though a smaller, "right-sized" business with 116 stores was rescued and continues to trade under new ownership (Aurea Group) with a focus on online sales and a smaller physical presence.

Is Body Shop UK closing down?

Update: 9 September 2024: The Body Shop brand has been rescued from administration, with investment firm Aurea acquiring it. The Body Shop's remaining 113 stores will continue trading. When the brand went into administration in February 2024, 82 stores closed for good.

Are body shops closing?

Nationwide, the Body Shop has almost 200 stores and whilst 116 are staying open, the rest are closing down. On February 20, 2024, seven stores were closed nationwide and more closed four to six weeks later. In total 82 stores have been closed.

What stores are most likely to close in 2025?

Stores Closing in the U.S. in 2025: REI Co-op, Claire's, JCPenney and More Companies Facing Financial Challenges. Approximately 15,000 stores are expected to close in the U.S. this year, according to Coresight Research.

Which shops are closing in 2025?

Full List Of UK High Street Closures Confirmed For 2025 – M&S, Poundland, WH Smith And More Say Farewell. According to a warning from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), as many as 400 of Britain's largest shops including supermarkets and department stores with a rateable value over £500,000.

The Body Shop goes into administration leaving thousands of jobs at risk | ITV News

Why are people boycotting The Body Shop?

So what was behind The Body Shop boycott and how ethical is the company now? Hundreds of consumers declared a boycott of The Body Shop in 2006, after its owner sold the cruelty-free brand to cosmetics giant L'Oreal – which was well-known for testing on animals.

Has The Body Shop collapsed?

The Breakdown Before The Breakthrough

The Body Shop's collapse in February 2024 was the culmination of a prolonged financial struggle.

Which retailers are in trouble in the UK in 2025?

• Hundreds of stores were shuttered across the UK in 2025 as retailers went bust Getty.
• Claire's filed for US bankruptcy in August, affecting 145 UK stores and over 1,000 jobs Alamy.
• WH Smith has disappeared from UK high streets after it was bought out PA.
• New Look stores have been closing across the country.

Why are body shops closing?

The Body Shop's popularity has waned in recent years as competition heated up from rivals in the natural beauty market, including Lush and Rituals, and the boom in internet sales has affected bricks and mortar retail.

Who is the new owner of the Body Shop?

The Body Shop is currently owned by Auréa Group, a specialist beauty and wellness investment firm led by Mike Jatania, which acquired the brand in a rescue deal in late 2024 after its previous owner, Aurelius, placed it into administration in early 2024. Auréa stepped in to save the business, gaining control of its assets in the UK, Australia, and North America, with the goal of revitalizing the ethical beauty retailer. 

Is WH Smith closing down?

Most recently, it was revealed that the brand would soon disappear from UK high streets, selling off branches so that it can focus on its shops in airports and train stations. Eventually all high-street WH Smiths will rebrand, but in the meantime some are closing.

Which retail chain is closing?

The Original Factory Shop and accessories retailer Claire's are both currently going through a process of administration, with site closures and jobs at risk. Around 1,000 people lost their jobs after Bodycare collapsed in September, while River Island will close some stores to avoid a total collapse.

What stores are getting canceled?

See the list of major closures below.

• Joann: 790 stores. Joann is closing about 500 of its roughly 850 stores in the US. ...
• Party City: 700 stores. A Party City location in Canada. ...
• Starbucks: 627 stores. ...
• Big Lots: 480 stores. ...
• Walgreens: 450 stores. ...
• Family Dollar: 370 stores. ...
• Denny's: 150 restaurants. ...
• Inditex: 132 stores.

What does it mean if a store is permanently closed?

When a location closes permanently, it normally means that the location won't reopen for the public any more.

Is The Body Shop closing completely?

Update: 9 September 2024: The Body Shop brand has been rescued from administration, with investment firm Aurea acquiring it. The Body Shop's remaining 113 stores will continue trading. When the brand went into administration in February 2024, 82 stores closed for good.

Is Victoria's Secret no longer with Bath and Body Works?

Yes, Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works are no longer together; L Brands separated them into two independent, publicly traded companies in August 2021, with Victoria's Secret & Co. (VSCO) and Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) now trading separately. The split made Victoria's Secret (including PINK) its own entity, distinct from Bath & Body Works.