Bodycare to open six UK stores in return to the high street

Real estate company Newmark is acting as the sole adviser to Bodycare and has secured the six new leases.

These stores will be in Merry Hill in Dudley, Derbion in Derby, The Moor in Sheffield, Highcross in Leicester, The Mall in Blackburn, and St. John’s in Leeds. All were chosen due to their strong sales performance under the brand’s former ownership.

Newmark executive managing director David Purslow and surveyor Jake Blackwell are advising Bodycare, and the firm said they will deliver “a capital-efficient property strategy which prioritises best-in-class locations and pace of execution” to support the brand’s rapid growth.

Lease terms will also be negotiated to ensure long-term performance as the store portfolio continues to expand.

Further to the six new stores, another 19 stores have been planned to open by the end of 2026, with an ambition for 200 stores nationwide.

The first 25 stores are due to launch under a new experiential “Bodycare Studio” format to drive discovery and repeat visits. It will combine content and commerce through in-store demonstration zones, feature screens, live broadcast studios, and creator spaces as part of the brand’s digital-first strategy.

Bodycare managing director David Stern said: “Since the acquisition of Bodycare, the team has reimagined both the in-store experience and the brand’s digital presence. 

“The response from the industry to date has reinforced our confidence to scale quickly, and we are looking forward to welcoming customers back as soon as possible. Newmark has been instrumental in supporting us in our ambitious vision.”

Newmark executive managing director David Purslow added: “Bodycare is executing a compelling retail strategy – moving at pace but with clear direction and a disciplined approach which sets it up for success. Our priority is to ensure the property strategy underpins the brand’s momentum as it scales nationally.”