Lloyds Pharmacy owner Aurelius enters The Body Shop bidding war

By Amanda Pauley | Published: 4-Oct-2023
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The investment firm has allegedly joined the list of bidders who want to buy the British cosmetics chain from Natura & Co

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Aurelius Group, which owns the Lloyds Pharmacy chain, has allegedly entered the race to buy The Body Shop.

The investment company is reportedly the latest party to join the bidding process for the British beauty brand, according to a Sky News report. 

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