Bodycare to return to high street with six new stores
Bodycare is set to return to the high street following its acquisition out of administration last October.
The value health and beauty brand has secured leases for six shops in Merry Hill in Dudley, Derbion in Derby, The Moor in Sheffield, Highcross in Leicester, The Mall in Blackburn and St Johns in Leeds.
Subscribe to TRBHaving retained real estate company Newmark as its sole adviser, Bodycare selected the sites due to their strong sales performance under its previous ownership. The stores will open under the new experiential ‘Bodycare Studio’ format and will be configured to drive discovery and encourage repeat visits.
The new format will feature in-store demonstration zones, feature screens, live broadcast studios and dedicated creator spaces, with all designed to complement the brand’s digital-first strategy and social media presence.
To support a rapid expansion, Newmark has developed a capital-efficient property strategy focused on securing best-in-class locations. A further 19 stores are planned to open by the end of 2026 as part of a longer-term ambition to build a nationwide network of over 200 stores.
David Stern, managing director at Bodycare, 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.”
