The Body Shop
THE BODY SHOP GLOBAL STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THEM
Table of Content
I. Executive Summary of The Body Shop
II. Introduction
III. SWOT Analysis of The Body Shop
IV. PEST Analysis of The Body Shop
V. Porter’s Five Forces
VI. EVR Congruence
VII. Recommendation
VIII. Conclusion
IX. References
I. Executive Summary
The Body Shop International PLC (Body Shop) is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world with 2,400 stores in 61 countries and is the second largest cosmetic franchise in the world, following O Boticario, a Brazilian company. It operates a chain of cosmetic stores specializing in skin and hair care products made from natural ingredients. The company offers its products under various categories, which include skin care, bath and body, hair care, products for men, make up and home fragrance products. The Body Shop’s headquartered are located in Littlehampton, England, and was founded by the late Dame Anita Roddick. The Body Shop is now part of the L'Oréal corporate group since March 2006.
The Body Shop is well known for its social and environmental values and campaigns. An example is the community trade reflecting its avowed practice of trading with communities in need and giving them a fair price for natural ingredients or handcrafts they purchase from these often marginalized communities. The chain uses its influence and profits for programs such as Trade Not Aid, aimed at enacting fair labor practices, safe working environments and pay equality. The company produces a wide range of products for the body, hair face, and home. The Body Shop is constantly producing innovative products and improving current products for customer safety and satisfaction.
II. Introduction
The Body Shop is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world with a presence in over 60 countries spread on all continents. The Body Shop is well known for its social mission,
Table of Content
I. Executive Summary of The Body Shop
II. Introduction
III. SWOT Analysis of The Body Shop
IV. PEST Analysis of The Body Shop
V. Porter’s Five Forces
VI. EVR Congruence
VII. Recommendation
VIII. Conclusion
IX. References
I. Executive Summary
The Body Shop International PLC (Body Shop) is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world with 2,400 stores in 61 countries and is the second largest cosmetic franchise in the world, following O Boticario, a Brazilian company. It operates a chain of cosmetic stores specializing in skin and hair care products made from natural ingredients. The company offers its products under various categories, which include skin care, bath and body, hair care, products for men, make up and home fragrance products. The Body Shop’s headquartered are located in Littlehampton, England, and was founded by the late Dame Anita Roddick. The Body Shop is now part of the L'Oréal corporate group since March 2006.
The Body Shop is well known for its social and environmental values and campaigns. An example is the community trade reflecting its avowed practice of trading with communities in need and giving them a fair price for natural ingredients or handcrafts they purchase from these often marginalized communities. The chain uses its influence and profits for programs such as Trade Not Aid, aimed at enacting fair labor practices, safe working environments and pay equality. The company produces a wide range of products for the body, hair face, and home. The Body Shop is constantly producing innovative products and improving current products for customer safety and satisfaction.
II. Introduction
The Body Shop is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world with a presence in over 60 countries spread on all continents. The Body Shop is well known for its social mission,
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