The Body Shop's Workshop concept is a new destination for changemakers that channels the retailer's activist roots. There are four of these concept store locations across Canada from The Body Shop and each one is about inspiring and equipping the next generation of change-makers.
The Oshawa Centre store opening coincides with the recent relaunch of The Body Shop's best-selling Vitamin C skincare range with new and improved concentrations of up to 10% and at least 90% ingredients of natural origin, including Amazonian camu camu berry extract and bakuchiol. Each store was created to reflect the local community and in Oshawa, The Body Shop partnered with Chrrie, a young local multimedia artist and environmental activist, to create a window mural inspired by the brand's 'Be Seen. Be Heard.' activism campaign.
Change-Making Bodycare Stores
The Body Shop's Workshop Concept Stores Inspire & Equip Activists
Trend Themes
1. Changemaker Bodycare - The emergence of bodycare products for activist consumers.
2. Activist-driven Retail Concept Stores - Retail stores designed to inspire and equip activists in their quest for change.
3. Natural Ingredient Skincare Line - Innovations in skincare formulations using natural ingredients to meet the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care and Beauty - Opportunities for bodycare brands to develop products that align with ethical and environmental values.
2. Retail - The development of concept stores as a platform for activism-focused retail experiences.
3. Sustainable and Ethical Consumer Packaged Goods - A market for environmentally sustainable and ethically-made personal care products that meet consumer demand for socially conscious and eco-friendly lifestyles.