Brand activism

Marketing to the Max is not for free

USING a celebrity in advertising, product merchandising and other commercial contexts is likely to have a positive effect on consumers’ brand perceptions and purchasing decisions; this is commonly ref...

A shuttered The Body Shop store on Oxford Street, in London, February 29, 2024.
THE BROAD VIEW

Why The Body Shop failed

Once a trailblazing brand known for its advocacy and ethics, can the retailer reclaim its heritage and update its messaging for a new generation of shoppers?