Body Shop International Plc
Other Business Names:
- Roddick, Anita
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Brighton, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, South East, England
- Littlehampton, West Sussex, West Sussex, South East, England
Sectors:
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Chemical production
Perfumes, cosmetics & toilet goods production
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Distribution - retailing
Pharmaceutical, cosmetic & toilet goods & medical equipment retailing
Notes:
Established in 1976 by Anita Roddick, 1942-2007, when she opened a store in Brighton. Grew rapidly to become a major chain selling toiletries and cosmetics on a franchise basis. Also manufactured. Floated on USM in early 1980s and received a full listing 1986. By 1990s had 1,000 shops. 2006 acquired by L'Oreal
Publications:
- 'Anita Roddick, Body Shop' in J Bevan & J Jay, The New Tycoons by Bevan, Judi, & John Jay
- Body Shop. Franchising a philosophy by McKay, Gilly, & Alison Corke
- Business as Unusual. The triumph of Anita Roddick by Roddick, Anita
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Roddick, Anita
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Brighton, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, South East, England
- Littlehampton, West Sussex, West Sussex, South East, England
Sectors:
- Chemical production Perfumes, cosmetics & toilet goods production
- Distribution - retailing Pharmaceutical, cosmetic & toilet goods & medical equipment retailing
Notes:
Established in 1976 by Anita Roddick, 1942-2007, when she opened a store in Brighton. Grew rapidly to become a major chain selling toiletries and cosmetics on a franchise basis. Also manufactured. Floated on USM in early 1980s and received a full listing 1986. By 1990s had 1,000 shops. 2006 acquired by L'OrealPublications:
- 'Anita Roddick, Body Shop' in J Bevan & J Jay, The New Tycoons by Bevan, Judi, & John Jay
- Body Shop. Franchising a philosophy by McKay, Gilly, & Alison Corke
- Business as Unusual. The triumph of Anita Roddick by Roddick, Anita