Shop you’ve never heard of selling The Body Shop for up to 82% less including iconic lotion
MANY fans will have been concerned after hearing the news that The Body Shop had gone into administration.
The high street retailer informed The Sun that halves of its 198 stores would need to close to keep the business afloat with seven stores closing last week.
But usually, this news is followed by the announcement of shop sales with bargains to be had.
Although The Body Shop has not announced any sales there is one shop you’ve probably never heard of which is selling Body Shop products up to 82% off.
Direct Cosmetics is an online shop which sells discounted fragrances, make-up, hair and skincare products.
The online retailer has been around for 40 years offering some of the best beauty bargains on brands like Elizabeth Arden, Prada and Ted Baker.
Direct Cosmetics is currently selling discounted Body Shop products with some more than half off.
The Body Shop Lip Butter which is usually priced at £6 for 10ml is more than hold off on Direct Cosmetics at £2.99.
If you like the Moringa, Satsuma, Strawberry or Rose body butters you can get them through the online retailer for just £2.99 instead of the £7 for 50ml.
The best-selling Edelweiss vegan soothing day cream is down to £4.99 instead of the high street price of £28.
The Fragrance Dome with Coconut and Yuzu 4.5g is down to £4.99 instead of £15.
The Body Shop Calming and Protecting butter at 200ml with almond milk and honey is down to £5.99 from £18.
It’s important to bear in mind if you are buying any of these products you will need to factor in a delivery charge.
There is a chance we may see more Body Shop sales in the future so it’s always worth keeping an eye out for bargains.
What has happened to the Body Shop?
On February 13, the Body Shop collapsed into administration.
The retailer’s owners Aurelius have appointed administrators at FRP Advisory throwing doubt over its future.
Administrators said that the brand’s current portfolio is “no longer viable” after “years of unprofitability”.
Nearly 100 sites are expected to shut in total with around 270 Head Office jobs will be cut.
The chain’s remaining shops will continue to trade through stores and online during the administration process.
Which Body Shop stores have already closed?
The seven confirmed stores that have closed in the UK are:
- Surrey Quays (London)
- Oxford Street Bond Street (London)
- Nuneaton (Warwickshire)
- Ashford Town Centre (Kent)
- Bristol Queens Road (Bristol)
- Canary Wharf (London)
- Cheapside (London)
Here is a full list of the other stores that are at risk of closing.
What is happening to the high street?
Several other retailers have been struggling to get by over the past few years.
Energy costs have risen and more shoppers than ever are choosing to order online rather than head into stores.
This has left some retailers grappling with budgets and having no choice but to close stores to cut costs.
Troubled fashion brand Superdry has said it is looking at various “cost-saving options” after reports it is considering a major restructuring which could include store closures and job cuts.
Boots revealed it would be closing 300 stores over the next year as part of plans to evolve its brand.
Major banks have also announced multiple branch closures.
Barclays is to start pulling the shutters down on 14 sites in England, three in Wales and three in Scotland as soon as April.
Even charity shops are struggling Oxfam confirmed it would close eight of its UK stores last year.
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