The Body Shop is to shut another 75 UK stores within the next six weeks, with the loss of 489 jobs.
The high street skincare and cosmetics chain tumbled into administration earlier this month.
Administrators from FRP Advisory said the latest closures will take place over the next four to six weeks as part of a heavy restructuring aimed at preserving the brand.
Hello, you may have heard in the news that The Body Shop in the UK is under administration. We wanted you to know we’re open as usual and all our customers can continue to shop for their favourite products. And...thank you for the huge love we’ve been hearing, it means a lot pic.twitter.com/jnSVtmRMEA
— The Body Shop UK (@TheBodyShopUK) February 14, 2024
Last week, the retailer shut seven shops in its first phase of restructuring after confirming plans to close nearly half of its then-198 UK outlets.
The latest announcement will leave the retail firm with 116 stores across the UK.
Tony Wright, joint administrator, said: “In taking swift action to right-size The Body Shop UK store portfolio, we have stabilised the business and are providing the best opportunity for this iconic brand to have a long-term, sustainable future.
“The UK business continues to trade in administration, and we remain fully focused on exploring all options to take the business forward.”
