We believe there is only one way to beautiful, nature’s way. We’ve believed this for years and still do. We constantly seek out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe, and we bring you products bursting with effectiveness to enhance your natural beauty. Whilst we’re doing this we always strive to protect this beautiful planet and the people who depend on it. We don’t do it this way because it’s fashionable. We do it because, to us, it’s the only way.
Dame Anita Roddick. Human Rights Activist. Founder of The Body Shop
The Body Shop International plc, known as The Body Shop, has 2,400 stores in 61 countries, and is the second largest cosmetic franchise in the world, following O Boticario, a Brazilian company. The Body Shop is headquartered in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, was founded by the late Dame Anita Roddick and is now part of the L'Oréal corporate group.
History
In the early 1970s, Anita Roddick–then Anita Perilli–visited a shop called The Body Shop in Berkeley, California run by Peggy Short and Jane Saunders. This inspired her to open her own shop back in the UK, as she documented in her books. In 1987, Anita purchased the naming rights from the original Body Shop.
The opening of Roddick's first modest shop received early attention when the Brighton newspaper, The Evening Argus, carried an article about an undertaker with a nearby store who complained about the use of the name "The Body Shop."
From its first launch in 1976 The Body Shop experienced rapid growth, expanding at a rate of 50 percent annually. Its stock was floated on London's Unlisted Securities Market in April 1984, opening at 95p. After it obtained a full listing on the London Stock Exchange, the stock was given the nickname "The shares that defy gravity," as its price increased by more than 500%.
In March 2006, The Body Shop agreed to a £652.3 million takeover by L'Oréal. It was reported that Anita and Gordon Roddick, who set up The Body Shop 30 years previously, made £130 million from the sale.[6]
During her lifetime, The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick had built a reputation for innovation, integrity and social responsibility.
The opening of Roddick's first modest shop received early attention when the Brighton newspaper, The Evening Argus, carried an article about an undertaker with a nearby store who complained about the use of the name "The Body Shop."
From its first launch in 1976 The Body Shop experienced rapid growth, expanding at a rate of 50 percent annually. Its stock was floated on London's Unlisted Securities Market in April 1984, opening at 95p. After it obtained a full listing on the London Stock Exchange, the stock was given the nickname "The shares that defy gravity," as its price increased by more than 500%.
In March 2006, The Body Shop agreed to a £652.3 million takeover by L'Oréal. It was reported that Anita and Gordon Roddick, who set up The Body Shop 30 years previously, made £130 million from the sale.[6]
During her lifetime, The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick had built a reputation for innovation, integrity and social responsibility.
Following her death in 2007, Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid tribute to Dame Anita, calling her "one of the country's true pioneers" and an "inspiration" to businesswomen. He said: "She campaigned for green issues for many years before it became fashionable to do so and inspired millions to the cause by bringing sustainable products to a mass market. "She will be remembered not only as a great campaigner but also as a great entrepreneur.
Products
The Body Shop carries a wide range of products for the body, face, hair and home. The Body Shop does not claim its products are 'all-natural', but "inspired by nature" and they feature ingredients such as marula oil and sesame seed oil sourced through the Community Trade fair trade program.
The Body Shop is constantly producing innovative products and improving current products for customer safety and satisfaction. In 2010, The Body Shop produced its first ECOCERT certified organic skincare line, Nutriganics. Following the launch of Nutriganics, The Body Shop reformulated their hair line to contain no parabens or colorants(Rainforest Hair Care), and produced a new line of antiperspirant deodorants that contain no parabens or aluminum salts, and uses volcanic minerals as a substitute.
Contact
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
The Body Shop International PLC
Watersmead
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 6LS
UK
Products
The Body Shop carries a wide range of products for the body, face, hair and home. The Body Shop does not claim its products are 'all-natural', but "inspired by nature" and they feature ingredients such as marula oil and sesame seed oil sourced through the Community Trade fair trade program.
The Body Shop is constantly producing innovative products and improving current products for customer safety and satisfaction. In 2010, The Body Shop produced its first ECOCERT certified organic skincare line, Nutriganics. Following the launch of Nutriganics, The Body Shop reformulated their hair line to contain no parabens or colorants(Rainforest Hair Care), and produced a new line of antiperspirant deodorants that contain no parabens or aluminum salts, and uses volcanic minerals as a substitute.
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
The Body Shop International PLC
Watersmead
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 6LS
UK
