L’Oréal Takes Over Body Shop in $1.14 Billion Deal

L’Oréal has acquired the Body Shop International PLC in a take-over deal worth $1.l4 billion.

The cash deal lets Body Shop, the British retailer that promotes natural-based cosmetics, keep a separate identity and existing management, according to news reports.

There are no plans to cut jobs or close stores, the report said.

Body Shop has more than 2,000 stores worldwide.