Bodycare Store Closures: Redundancies and Impact
- High Street beauty chain Bodycare is closing its 56 remaining stores, leading to 444 redundancies, according to administrators.
- A shortage of stock and rising costs are cited as key factors contributing to the collapse.
- The closure of all 56 Bodycare stores will result in 444 job losses across the UK.
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Bodycare to Close All Remaining Stores, Resulting in 444 Job Losses
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Updated september 22, 2025, 15:41:12
What Happened?
High Street beauty chain Bodycare is closing its 56 remaining stores, leading to 444 redundancies, according to administrators. This follows an initial proclamation last week of 30 store closures after teh company collapsed into management earlier in September 2025.
A shortage of stock and rising costs are cited as key factors contributing to the collapse.
Timeline of Events
- Early September 2025: Bodycare collapses into administration.
- september 16, 2025: Announcement of the closure of 30 stores.
- September 22, 2025: Announcement of the closure of all remaining 56 stores and 444 redundancies.
Impact and Redundancies
The closure of all 56 Bodycare stores will result in 444 job losses across the UK. This impacts retail staff, management, and potentially distribution centre employees.
| Category | Number Affected |
|---|---|
| Total Job Losses | 444 |
| Stores Closed (Total) | 86 |
Reasons for Collapse
Administrators have pointed to a combination of factors leading to Bodycare’s collapse, including a shortage of stock and increasing operating costs. The challenging retail habitat, with increased competition from online retailers and changing consumer spending habits, likely also played a significant role.
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