The Body Shop’s downfall triggered by owner’s failure to refinance loan

Body Shop Oxford Street sign

The Body Shop’s collapse was triggered by owner Aurelius failing to refinance loan, which resulted in an unplanned funding gap upwards of £100m.

The Body Shop’s fall into administration was triggered when HSBC withdrew a line of credit and the retailer’s private equity owner failed to secure new funding.

 

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