Major beauty retailer to shut TWO more city centre branches after being rescued from administration
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A popular British high street chain will close two more shops in weeks despite being saved from administration just months ago. The Body Shop will close two shops in Devon this month in a fresh blow to shoppers. The stores in Exeter and Plymouth will close their doors for the last time after several decades of trading.
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A sign on the front door of The Body Shop in the Exeter Guildhall Shopping Centre states that it will close on January 15. It reads: “Dear valued customer, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of the Harsant Franchise of The Body Shop in Exeter and Plymouth.
“We want to express our dearest gratitude for your loyalty and support over the 45 years that we have been trading in Exeter. Our last business will be on January 15, 2025.”. "Until then, we will be offering discounts on all remaining merchandise to clear our stock. Thank you once again for your support and understanding during this difficult time.".
Shoppers have taken to social media to share their disappointment that the store is set to close. One Facebook user said: “It’ll be a massive loss for Exeter and the guildhall centre”. Meanwhile, another said: “Oh noo I love the body shop, so sorry to hear this!”.
The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick and has 113 stores across the UK. The cosmetics and skincare chain was saved from administration earlier this year after mass store closures. The firm went under in February and in the following months closed 82 shops in the UK and cut up to 800 jobs.
