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General
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How The Body Shop Vietnam does business

Operated by a Malaysian firm in some Southeast Asian locations, cosmetics retail chain The Body Shop Vietnam posted its first loss last year after three years of declining profits. InNature Berhad, which owns The Body Shop Vietnam, said that the company has…

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General
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The Body Shop is going full vegan

British cosmetics retailer The Body Shop recently announced that it will solely manufacture and sell vegan products by the year 2023. The beauty company has championed its vegetarian and cruelty-free range of products for years, but finally, the brand decided…

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Fashion
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The Body Shop Singapore introduces ‘Activist’ store

Cosmetics & skincare retailer The Body Shop is launching an “activist workshop” store in Singapore at the Ion Orchard shopping center. Building on the brand’s reputation for being environmentally aware and natural, the store has been transformed into an…

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Fashion
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The Body Shop India to open 20 new stores in 2019

The concept of beauty has evolved dramatically over the last few years. The desire to look attractive and feel good is at an all time high among consumers from all walks of life. Consumers are continuously looking out for products that make them look good.…

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Fashion
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The Body Shop Malaysia franchisee plans IPO

Rampai-Niaga, The Body Shop Malaysia franchisee, is planning an IPO that could raise RM200 million (US$48 million). The company is considering submitting a listing application to the local securities regulator shortly, targeting a presence on Bursa Malaysia…

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Fashion
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The Body Shop rolls out £10m digital transformation strategy

L’Oréal-owned cosmetics brand The Body Shop has launched a £10m, three-year digital transformation strategy in a bid to revamp its online appeal and boost the e-commerce channel. As part of the strategy, the British retailer has launched in 11 countries a new…

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Fashion
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Goldman Sachs linked to The Body Shop bid

Investment bank Goldman Sachs is reportedly preparing a £600 million bid for The Body Shop. Owner L’Oreal decided to put the ethical cosmetics brand on the market last month, apparently unwilling to invest in arresting falling sales and market share. The Body…

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Fashion
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Zara, Gap, Body Shop slash Indian retail prices

Global brands like Gap, The Body Shop and Zara are slashing Indian retail prices to stay competitive in the heavily price-sensitive market. UK cosmetic brand The Body Shop slashed prices across categories in India by 20 to 30 per cent last week, and US…

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Fashion
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Sour note for Lancome-sponsored concert

Make-up brand Lancome, along with other stores owned by French cosmetics giant L’Oreal, closed in Hong Kong yesterday in the face of protests over the cancelling of a Lancome-sponsored concert featuring a pro-democracy singer. As well as Lancome’s booth at…

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Fashion
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The Body Shop Sri Lanka marks brand debut

The Body Shop has entered Sri Lanka, with conglomerate Softlogic Group signing up for the franchise. Founded by Dame Anita Roddick 40 years ago, The Body Shop introduced fair trade to the cosmetics and toiletries industry in 1987, and was the first cosmetics…

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General
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British brands invading Philippines

Asif Ahmad, the UK ambassador to the Philippines, is one of the busiest diplomats in the country, as he leads, almost on a weekly basis, the opening of new outlets put up by dozens of British companies which are taking advantage of the rapidly growing…