The Body Shop Celebrates 50 Years of Being Unapologetically - Rebellious by Nature™

(MENAFN- Value360india) National, 30th Mar 2026: The Body Shop celebrates –ts 50th anniversary – a major milestone and a natural moment in time to re-establish the era-defining, heritage brand in new and thrilling ways, for future generations fuelled by the same, shared passion for a more beautiful world. The iconic British high stree brand, famous for its
wider cultural impact, and for challenging industry orthodoxies and reshaping beauty culture, is set to commemorate its 50th year with celebrations on 27th March that celebrate the ‘special day’ with its most loyal and closest community.

Over the coming months, The Body Shop will reveal exciting announcements, brand activations and product launches as part of a year-long celebration. The brand’’s new tagline, Rebellious by Nature™, underscores The Body’Shop’s bold spirit and the collective, powerful and nurturing force, rooted in nature and fuelled by unapologetic joy, that can bring real, truthful change to communities all around the world.



Fifty years ago, Dame Anita Roddick dared to dream differently, and this celebration is a massive thank you to the incredible community, the dedicated teams, and partners across the world. The stores have always been a unique space for human connection, fostering a powerful and emotional bond across geographies and generations. This anniversary is a testament to the enduring ability to be a force for good.



Rahul Shanker, Group CEO, Quest Retail & House of Beauty said, “Rebellious by Nature’ is who we are at our core, bold, fearless, and unapologetically joyful. As we mark 50 years, this is not just a celebration of our heritage, but a defining moment to reimagine our future. With a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and purpose-led impact, we are building The Body Shop India for the next generation of consumers, while staying true to the values that have always set us a”art”.

“To celebrate this milestone’year, we’re rolling out an exciting pipeline of innovations and product launches across categories. From the much-anticipated return of ’ur iconic ’90s fragrance Dewberry, driven by strong customer demand, to a wave of new Body, Face, and Lip products featuring elevated textures and performance, our focus is on delighting customers at every touchpoint. You can also look forward to standout limited-edition fragrances and thoughtfully curated Gifting ranges for key moments and celebrations throughout the year,” said Harmeet Singh, CBO, The Body Shop.

As we look to the next 50 years, The Body Shop is renewing its unwavering commitment to ethical values with a special focus on thr e core pillars:
· ¦nbsp; Education, opportunity and safety for all women and g rls

·Sustainability, nature preservation and Community air Trade

· Joy, self care and wellbeing

In India, The Body Shop has built a strong and growing presence through its partnership with Quest Retail, with over 200 stores across 90+ cities and a robust omnichannel footprint spanning retail and digital platforms. Building on this momentum, the brand is focused on accelerating expansion across key metros including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while deepening its presence in emerging Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.

With a strategic focus on store expansion, digital acceleration, and locally relevant innovation, The Body Shop is well-positioned to drive sustained growth in the Indian market.
About The Body Shop
Founded in 1976 in Brighton, England, by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is a global beauty brand. The Body Shop seeks to make a positive difference in the world by offering high-quality, naturally-inspired skincare, body care, hair care, and make-up produced ethically and sustainably. The Body Shop India operates in India through its partner Quest Retail, A leading Beauty Specialist Omni Channel Retailer and Brand development company in India. Quest Retail has been a pioneer in bringing Beauty Retail and Brand concepts to India since 2006.

About Quest Retail
Founded in 2006, Quest Retail is the leading, beauty-focused, specialty retailer in India - bringing the most loved global brands alive through the multi-channel expertise, powerful storytelling and deep community connect. For over 20 years, we have launched and scaled leading global beauty and retail brands in the dynamic Indian subcontinent. Our entrepreneurial agility and commitment to exceptional service have fueled high growth for global brands in our markets. From the start, we’ve been at the
forefront of the fast growing Indian retail industry, building innovative services, omni-channel distribution, robust store networks, and engaging online presence. With a deep commitment to sustainability, everything we do aims to make a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve. Our key verticals include House of Beauty - a new age beauty division with
expertise in scaling global prestige beauty brands via premium distribution. Our expanding portfolio includes The Body Shop, Avon, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner, Juice Beauty, Ne’l’s Yard Remedies, The Honest Tree & Boddess among others.

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