The Body Shop opens its 2nd store in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, September 08, 2011

UK's favorite retailer of cosmetics and toiletries "The Body Shop” has opened its 2nd store in Chandigarh to make its world class products assessable to the customers in Chandigarh. The store will also be 72nd store in India for The Body Shop and again reiterates the importance of redefining retail experience by the brand. The Body Shop India has always believed in international standards of retailing its products to its customers, and facilitates a world class brand experience at all its stores Pan India.

The Store located at DLF City Center mall, Chandigarh will exceptionally provide the essence of the Brand at its best to all its customers. store size. Look out for exciting offers on all range of The Body Shop products, and free Skin care consultation by internationally trained experts in the first month of its launch. There also will be adequate provision for demo of the product and its various applications for all our valued customers.

The Body Shop products are all naturally inspired and ethically produced beauty and cosmetics products, which are not tested on animals. All The Body Shop products are 100% vegetarian and with 75% containing fairly traded natural ingredients or accessories from our Community Fair Trade suppliers.

The Body Shop stores in India have a wide range of products across Skin Care, Bath & Body, Make Up, Hair, Fragrance, Means, Gifts, Accessories and many more.

The Body Shop store also provide several specialist services like free make-up tips and make-up application from internationally trained make-up artist. Customers can also seek a quick skin care consultation by filling up a questionnaire to find out their skin type, and receive a recommendation on the treatment range best suited for their skin's needs.

With the launch of these stores The Body Shop aims to expand its customer base in Delhi NCR and offer world class Customer Loyalty program "Love Your Body™”. Customers can now sign up for The Body Shop Loyalty Card at a nominal fee to enjoy fantastic member benefits, year round discounts, member's special offers and many other privileges all through the year.

The new store offers Fabulous promotions, Free Make up application, skincare and make up consultation and many exciting offers and services at the store.

Who we are:

Famous for its pioneering use of natural ingredients in high quality cosmetic and toiletry products and its ethical conscience, The Body Shop is a truly global brand with over 2,500 stores across 60 countries.

What we sell:

From exotic Body Butter ranges with gorgeous natural ingredients including Strawberry, Wild Cherry, Moringa, Mango, Papaya, Olive and many more, to innovative high performance skin care ranges such as Vitamin E, to an incredible Make-Up range, The Body Shop has something for everybody. With over 1,200 pampering products and a fabulous collection of gifts available all year round, customers will never have to worry about everyday skin treats, special birthday and Diwali/Christmas presents again.

What makes us different?

The Body Shop is known around the world for its socially responsible and environmentally sustainable practices. The Body Shop constantly seeks out wonderful sustainable natural ingredients from all parts of the globe to provide products bursting with effectiveness and natural bounty.

A purchase from our Community Fair Trade programme can put a smile on faces as far away as Ghana, Nicaragua, Italy and Samoa - improving the financial security, comfort and health resources available to farmers, producers and their families. From Brazil to India, The Body Shop trades with 28 Community Fair Trade suppliers across 21countries sourcing exotic natural ingredients such as shea butter, organic babassu nut oil, sesame oil, marula nut oil, organic tea tree and organic soya oil. Community Fair Trade accessories include a must–have wooden Footsie Massage Roller to relieve tired feet.

In 1987, we launched our pioneering Community Fair Trade programme which now directly benefits over 25,000 people, as we seek to provide fair wages, for work in fair conditions, for all those involved in this unique programme. Our commitment to Community Fair Trade continues to grow as around 75% of our products include the benefits of Community Fair Trade.

Created by The Body Shop International, Community Fair Trade supports suppliers by paying a fair price and helping them to invest in the future of their business. This means that customers will feel twice as good about what they buy!

The first international cosmetics brand to be awarded the Humane Cosmetic Standard for its Against Animal Testing value, The Body Shop has changed the way consumers think about animal testing in the cosmetics industry. The Body Shop never has and never will test on animals. Neither will we commission others to do so on our behalf.

Our beliefs:

As a retailer with strong social and environmental beliefs, an umbrella statement found throughout the store encapsulates the very DNA of The Body Shop. Five core values of The Body Shop uniquely describe The Body Shop purpose, products and people: Against Animal Testing; Activate Self Esteem; Support Community Fair Trade; Defend Human Rights and Protect Our Planet.

A Good Cause:

Sex trafficking is damaging the lives of children and young people in many countries, including India. The Body Shop India is committed to tackling this issue in India through its nominated NGO partner STOP, which is working to raise awareness on the issue of sex trafficking in India, and helping children and women, who have been trafficked or are at risk, protect themselves against this major human rights abuse. The Body Shop India also supports other ECPAT groups in India through its campaign partner STOP. We have already collected 300,000+ signatures from our loyal supporters and celebrities in India as Petitions to Stop Sex trafficking and successfully handed over to the Government.

All profit from the sales of Special Edition Soft Hands, Kind Heart Hand Cream retailing at Rs.345 (75 ml), Rs. 275 (50 ml) & Special Edition Stop Sex Trafficking Bag For Life priced at Rs. 495 is donated to support its NGO campaign partners in India, thereby contributing directly to national awareness and survivor assistance campaigns.

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