The beloved British discount chain Bodycare has collapsed into administration, threatening the future of 48 stores and hundreds of jobs across the UK, in the latest blow to the struggling retail sector.
UK retailer Bodycare, known for its discount health and beauty products, has collapsed into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and triggering a wave of store closures across England and Northern Ireland.
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