Avon’s direct selling business uses Corby site

The brand's direct selling business, The Body Shop at Home, is using the site on Earlstrees Road in Corby, Northamptonshire.

A spokeswoman said it was working closely with those affected by the decision, as first reported by the Northamptonshire Telegraph.

The spokeswoman said that this is in no way a reflection of our committed team in Corby who have been valued members of our collective for the past two years.

After a significant rise in demand for The Body Shop at Home during the Pandemic, the brand said it had to review and adapt to the environment in which we operate. The spokeswoman said: Going forwards we will use our existing centre in West Sussex for our distribution needs.

We are working closely with those affected at this time and we are working closely with those affected by any changes that affect our teams. More than 500 workers lost their jobs at Orchard House Foods after the fruit and juice firm went into administration, because of the fact that the Corby Centre was operated by Avon and would continue to be used by them.

The Food and Drug Administration company Berry Superfos Thermoforming has proposed closing its Corby site, which could lead to the loss of 95 jobs.