The Body Shop United Kingdom

The Body Shop is a manufacturer, retailer and a chain of natural beauty products which was founded in 1976 by Annita Roddick in Brighton, UK. The company was previously owned by L’Oreal Paris before being bought by Natura Group in 2017.

The Body Shop has expanded quickly and now operates 3000 stores in 68 countries. These shops are either owned by the company or operate as franchised stores. The Body Shop has businesses all over Asia, the Middle East, Africa, America and Europe. In the UK, the company manages 239 stores.

The Body Shop offers over 1000 references.

The Body Shop achieved a turnover of  €880 million in 2019 and employed 2997 employees. 

The Body Shop offers a wide range of natural products in the personal category which consist of skin care, perfumes and hair care under its own brand, The Body Shop. 

The Body Shop’s product range consists of items which have been made out of natural or natural origin ingredients. The company also uses synthetic ingredients which are biodegradable. All products provided by The Body Shop are vegan and fair trade.

Moreover, The Body Shop is B Corp certified.

The business doesn’t support animal testing and thus, products are either tested on people or on tissues which have been produced in laboratories. 

Furthermore, the company also ensures that recycled packaging is used for all the products. 

The Body Shop also has a loyalty programme known as Love Your Body Club. Customers who join as members benefit from special offers and earn rewards on their purchase. Furthermore, there’s exclusive events for the members. 

The Body Shop also launched its foundation which supports various projects concerning human rights, animal rights as well as environmental projects. 

The Body Shop offers free delivery for orders exceeding €29.

The Body Shop’s online store is available on www.thebodyshop.com