Body Shop struggling in global expansion

The Body Shop's full-year profits have fallen as it struggles to become a global retailer.

The Body Shop's full-year profits have fallen as it struggles to become a global retailer.

Pre-tax profits - before one-off costs - fell to £23.1 million sterling. This compares with £25 million a year earlier.

Worldwide retail sales rose by 2 per cent to £691.8 million. Group turnover increased by 1 per cent to £379.6 million.

The final dividend is being kept at 3.8p per share, giving a total of 5.7p for the year.