The Body Shop has announced new restructuring plans which could see nearly half of its 198 UK stores close, with seven shops shutting down immediately.
Administrators for the retail chain also said they will be cutting about 40% of head office roles, which amounts to around 270 jobs.
The plans are expected to secure the future of The Body Shop, after it fell into administration earlier this month, according to administrators FRP.
Administrators for FRP Advisory said in a statement: "After years of unprofitability and following a full evaluation of The Body Shop's UK business, the joint administrators have concluded that the current store portfolio mix is no longer viable".
"This swift action will help re-energise The Body Shop's iconic brand and provide it with the best platform to achieve its ambition to be a modern, dynamic beauty brand that is able to return to profitability and compete for the long term," they added.
