The iconic British high street chain has been forced to close another store just months after being rescued from administration.
The Body Shop store in Sheffield is to close its doors after more than three decades, it has been confirmed.
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The Body Shop in Orchard Square is closing up shopCredit: Google
The cosmetics and skin care company was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick and has 113 stores across the UK.
Tim Boaler, director of Powerfirm Limited, Body Shop Orchard Square, told The Star: “After 34 years in Orchard Square and the city of Sheffield,
“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the closure of our Body Shop store. The last day of trading will be Wednesday 15 January 2025.
“This has been difficult news to deal with, especially for our extremely loyal – and in many cases long-serving staff – but also for our many loyal customers.”
He added that the day the store closes will also be the last day of work for their “precious manager” Jean Haigh, who has worked at the Body Shop for almost 30 years.
It will also be the last day for the store’s longest serving member of staff Dee Smith who has worked for the Body Shop for 22 years.
The team added: “Thank you to everyone who has worked for us and supported us since our late uncle Don Wilson opened the franchise store in 1991.
“When Anita Roddick was in charge. He made Sheffield his home and it became a place he loved.”
The business was rescued from administration earlier this year following mass store closures.
The remaining 113 Body Shop stores in the UK have been acquired by capital development company Auréa following the closure of 82 stores.
It comes weeks after administrators FRP Advisory confirmed the chain was up for auction after a restructuring plan was not deemed viable.
Auréa confirmed to The Sun that she currently has no plans to close any of The Body Shop’s remaining stores.
The chain also employs over 1,500 workers across the UK.
A spokesperson said: “As with any business, particularly one that has ended up in administration, there is a need to manage costs, but we believe that stores are an important part of the brand’s connection with customers.
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The remaining 113 Body Shop stores in the UK have been acquired by capital development firm AuréaCredit: Getty
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