Lagos, Nigeria — October 24, 2025: The Body Shop has announced the opening of its newest store in Nigeria, bringing its globally renowned, ethically sourced, and naturally inspired beauty products to Lagos.
Following the successful launch of its Abuja store and national e-Commerce platform earlier this year, the Lagos opening marks another milestone in The Body Shop’s ongoing expansion across West Africa and its broader global growth strategy.
Located at Ikeja City Mall, the new store creates additional employment opportunities—bringing the brand’s total workforce in Nigeria to over 20. Customers will find the full range of The Body Shop’s iconic products, including the Spa of the World collection, customer favourites, and classics enriched with Community Fair Trade ingredients such as Shea, Tea Tree, and Aloe.
Designed to put the customer experience first, the Lagos store invites locals and visitors to step through its signature dark green façade into a space where confidence is beautiful. Expert in-store consultants will be available to guide shoppers through personalized skincare routines, product selections, and even offer complimentary hand massages or treatments.
At a launch reception hosted at his residence, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter, highlighted the brand’s expansion as a symbol of deepening economic cooperation between the UK and Nigeria.
The Body Shop’s arrival in Lagos marks more than a business milestone—it’s a testament to the strengthening UK–Nigeria trade relationship,” said Baxter. “With bilateral trade now at £7.9 billion and growing, Nigeria stands as the UK’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. We’re especially proud to see this franchise led by Shalom Lloyd MBE, a dynamic British-Nigerian entrepreneur whose passion for skincare, healthcare, and women’s empowerment embodies the kind of innovative, purpose-driven partnerships we value.
Mike Jatania (CEO & Executive Chairman of The Body Shop) described the Lagos expansion as a key step in the company’s global growth plan.
As we accelerate our presence in high-potential markets, West Africa plays a vital role in shaping the future of our business. Lagos, as a vibrant commercial hub, allows us to connect with a new generation of consumers who share our belief that beauty can be a force for good.
Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd MBE (General Manager of The Body Shop Nigeria) added:
This is more than just a store opening. It’s about deepening trade ties, creating jobs, and showcasing how values-driven business can thrive in one of the world’s most energetic cities.
The Body Shop’s ties to Africa run deep—rooted in the vision of its founder, Dame Anita Roddick, who built strong personal and professional relationships across the continent. Today, those connections continue through Community Fair Trade partnerships spanning Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda—from tea tree oil grown near Mount Kenya to shea butter handcrafted by women’s cooperatives in northern Ghana, and moringa seed oil harvested in Rwanda’s eastern provinces.
True to its founding principles, The Body Shop continues to invest in sustainable sourcing and fair trade supply chains that empower women, uplift communities, and deliver high-quality, ethically produced ingredients to customers worldwide.
