Bodycare, the high street beauty chain that collapsed into administration 10 months ago, has announced it will reopen 17 stores across the UK, with the first location in Sheffield opening in July 2026. The company declared on its website, "We're so back. New look. New names. Same 'wait what?!' prices."
Background of the Collapse
Founded in 1970 in Lancashire, Bodycare entered administration in September 2025, resulting in the closure of all 147 stores and over 1,000 job losses. The chain specialized in beauty products, fragrances, and bathroom items, operating in shopping centres and high streets across the UK.
New Store Features
The revamped stores will introduce new services, including a professional piercing studio at every location and free-to-use "in-store content creator studios." The company emphasized that the 17 announced stores are just the beginning, adding "More on the way."
Full List of Reopening Locations
The following 17 sites are confirmed for reopening, though exact dates beyond Sheffield's July opening have not been provided. The company states each will open "coming soon":
- The Moor, Sheffield
- Highcross, Leicester
- Derbion, Derby
- Merry Hill, Brierley Hill
- The Broadway, Bradford
- The Mall, Blackburn
- St Johns, Leeds
- Mill Gate, Bury
- The Centre, Livingston
- The Bridges, Sunderland
- Cwmbran Centre, Cwmbran
- Metrocentre, Gateshead
- The Fort, Glasgow
- Frasers Plus Luton, Luton
- Golden Square, Warrington
- Grosvenor Shopping, Northampton
- Trinity Walk, Wakefield
Impact and Future Plans
Bodycare's return marks a significant rebound for the chain, which previously employed over 1,000 people. The company has not disclosed the number of jobs the new stores will create but confirmed the first opening in Sheffield will occur in July 2026. The chain's revival is part of a broader trend of physical retailers adapting with experiential offerings like piercing studios and content creation spaces.
