Body Shop NZ Liquidation Results in 70 Job Losses, All Stores Closed

The Body Shop New Zealand has entered liquidation, resulting in the closure of all 16 stores and approximately 70 job losses. The liquidation process was confirmed after creditors voted for it on March 27, following a period of voluntary administration that began in January when no buyer was found for the New Zealand business. Liquidators Neale Jackson and Daniel Stoneman from Calibre Partners stated that the stores progressively closed after selling through existing stock, with the final closures occurring by February 21, 2025. A message on the retailer's website expressed gratitude to customers for their support over the years. In contrast, The Body Shop's UK operations were saved from administration in September 2024 after being acquired by investment firm Aurea Group, which also gained control of its Australian and North American assets. The Body Shop was founded in 1976 in the UK by Dame Anita Roddick, focusing on ethical beauty products.