The Body Shop will get rid of half of its stores and cut its workforce in its country of origin. Half of the brand's 198 UK stores will be closed, and its headquarters will see its footprint reduced by 40%.

Some 1,100 positions out of 2,200 will disappear. The Body Shop's German branch was declared bankrupt last week and its Belgian employees are preparing to suffer the same fate. The French branch… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 82% left to discover. Flash sale -70% on digital subscription.