The Body Shop Shuts All New Zealand Stores

The retailer had been in voluntary administration since January, but liquidators have confirmed there’s no hope of keeping the business alive.

The Body Shop in Middlesbrough high street in Middlesbrough, England on March 11, 2024. Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

All 16 New Zealand stores of The Body Shop have permanently closed, leaving 70 staff unemployed, liquidators announced on April 2.

The cosmetic and beauty products retailer had been in voluntary administration since January, but its stores had remained open to clear stock.