Rise and Fall of the Body Shop / Quazi Tafsirul Islam, Quazi Tahsinul Islam, Muhammad F. Chowdhury.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Islam, Quazi Tafsirul, author.

Islam, Quazi Tahsinul, author.

Chowdhury, Muhammad F., author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2025.

Summary:

This case explores the evolution of The Body Shop, a brand that pioneered the integration of ethical values and sustainability in the beauty industry. Founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick in Brighton, England, the company rapidly grew by promoting cruelty-free products, fair trade, and environmental conservation, capturing a loyal customer base. Despite its strong ethical stance, The Body Shop faced serious challenges in 2023, including increased competition, digital transformation lags, and controversies surrounding its acquisitions by L'Oréal and Natura. This case presents the dilemma of maintaining core ethical values while navigating global expansion, financial management, and evolving consumer preferences. Students will learn about strategic management in a changing market, the importance of sustainability in business, and the challenges of maintaining brand integrity during ownership transitions. Students will be asked to evaluate The Body Shop's strategic decisions, considering both the internal and external factors that influenced its market position. They will analyze the dilemmas the company faced in maintaining its brand identity amidst ownership changes and market saturation. Finally, the case will prompt students to apply business concepts such as strategic management, competitive analysis, and corporate sustainability to propose future strategies for the company.

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ISBN:

9781071980170

1071980173

OCLC:

1483993083