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  • The Body Shop sparks joy with marigold glow and changemaking Diwali gifts

    The Body Shop sparks joy with marigold glow and changemaking Diwali gifts

    MUMBAI: Diwali just got a fresh coat of glow and this time it’s painted marigold. The Body Shop has rolled out the third edition of its award-winning initiative, Spark A Change 3.0, with a stirring festive film starring Saachi Bindra and Saiee M Manjrekar and the launch of a limited-edition Marigold Bodycare range. The campaign puts kindness at the heart of celebration, showing how the smallest acts can light up not just homes, but lives.

    At the centre of this season’s sparkle is the Marigold Bodycare collection, part of The India Edit. Inspired by the flower synonymous with prosperity and new beginnings, the line includes a Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Body Mist with a warm, earthy fragrance. Priced from Rs 495 onwards, the collection sits alongside the brand’s colourful Changemaking Gifts, wrapped in festive hues of marigold, pink, green and red.

    The campaign film carries an intergenerational narrative, weaving belonging and empathy into a traditional Diwali moment. “With Spark A Change 3.0, we are building on our legacy of beauty with purpose,” said The Body Shop India chief brand officer Harmeet Singh. “Our collaboration with Plastics for Change shows how conscious business can transform lives and protect the planet.”

    The partnership with Plastics for Change (PFC), based in Bengaluru now the world’s largest source of fair trade-verified recycled plastic continues to power the social impact of Spark A Change. Last year’s edition funded donations equivalent to 19 E-tricycles for waste collectors. This year, the brand aims to expand that drive, giving collectors safer and more sustainable ways to earn a living.

    For the actors, the campaign’s message resonates beyond the screen. “It reminds us that even the smallest acts of inclusion can light up someone’s life,” said Saiee M Manjrekar. Saachi Bindra added: “Spark A Change 3.0 goes beyond gifting, it creates real impact. The Marigold range feels pure and rejoicing, a perfect festive gift.”

    From customisable gift sets to pre-packed hampers and gift cards, The Body Shop is offering treats that combine indulgence with intent. Beyond festive shimmer, the initiative stands as a reminder that beauty, when matched with purpose, can truly spark change, one marigold-tinted act at a time.

  • The Body Shop and The Terra Co. launch purposeful Rakhi campaign

    The Body Shop and The Terra Co. launch purposeful Rakhi campaign

    MUMBAI : The Body Shop, a British-born ethical beauty brand, invites families to honour Rakhi tradition in a way that nurtures both relationships and the planet. This year, the brand strengthens its commitment to meaningful celebrations by partnering with The Terra Co., a homegrown brand focused on eco-friendly and innovative handmade creations. The collaboration marks another milestone in The Body Shop’s journey of responsible retail.

    At the heart of the campaign is a specially curated Rakhi Gift Box, co-created by The Body Shop India and The Terra Co. Thoughtfully designed to reflect the ethos of both brands, each box features Seed Rakhis handcrafted by women artisans, paired with The Body Shop’s nature-inspired beauty treats.

    The collaboration comes alive through the campaign film, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these Rakhis are made. The video captures women artisans carefully tying threads, adding seed details, and assembling the Rakhis into boxes — echoing the campaign message that this is more than a gift, it’s a lifeline for artisan families and a celebration of meaningful giving.

    The Body Shop Asia South, chief brand officer, Harmeet Singh said, “Rakhi is more than just a festival; it’s a celebration of love, protection, and lasting promises. At The Body Shop, we see this occasion as a chance to deepen our purpose, making beauty more inclusive, meaningful, and sustainable. This year, our collaboration with The Terra Co brings that vision to life with gifts that grow and traditions that empower. Every Seed Rakhi is handcrafted by women and artisans, making each box a celebration of real stories and second chances. We hope families feel the joy of giving back to their loved ones, their community, and the earth.”

  • Quest Retail appoints Rahul Shanker as group CEO

    Quest Retail appoints Rahul Shanker as group CEO

    MUMBAI: Quest Retail, a key omnichannel player in the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sectors, has announced the appointment of Rahul Shanker as group CEO. Shanker will oversee the company’s four business verticals and its operations in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Quest Retail’s brand portfolio includes notable names such as The Body Shop, Kiehl’s, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Kylie Cosmetics, Avon, and Max Factor.

    Shanker brings over two decades of experience in leadership roles across various sectors, having previously served as the CEO of Modicare, where he achieved over fivefold revenue growth. He has a demonstrated track record of turning around struggling businesses and driving profitability through strategic transformation
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    An alumnus of Amity University (MBA) and Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University (BSc. Hons), Shanker has held CEO and MD roles since 2015. His extensive background spans prominent companies such as PepsiCo, Wrigley-Mars, Philips, and Avon, where he was instrumental in launching new products and executing high-impact marketing campaigns.

    With experience in both multinational and Indian firms, Shanker is recognised for his ability to set effective cost structures and innovate go-to-market strategies, making him a valuable asset to Quest Retail as it continues to expand its market presence.

  • The Body Shop launches campaign for The India Edit

    The Body Shop launches campaign for The India Edit

    Mumbai: The Body Shop, an ethical and sustainable beauty, has launched a striking new campaign to celebrate The India Edit, its first-ever India-inspired collection. Anchored by the tagline “Only in India, for You,” the campaign is a heartfelt tribute to Indian youth, cultural richness, and the beauty of inclusivity.

    The campaign’s centrepiece is a visually captivating video that uses a lateral sliding frame structure. This unique storytelling approach takes viewers on a visual journey through the richness of Indian beauty, individuality, and self-expression. The video artfully integrates The India Edit’s four curated collections—Lotus, Hibiscus, Pomegranate, and Black Grape—each inspired by traditional Indian ingredients and crafted in line with The Body Shop’s ethical values.

    What’s more, the brand’s commitment to inclusivity shines through the cast, which features models from diverse backgrounds and identities. Together, they embody the multifaceted beauty of India, celebrating the idea that beauty is as unique and varied as the country itself.

    Adding to the visual splendour is a custom-designed artistic backdrop by an illustrator. Bursting with vibrant colours and intricate patterns, the backdrop draws inspiration from India’s cultural heritage, bringing each scene to life and amplifying the bold, unapologetically Indian spirit of The India Edit.  

    The campaign has been rolled out across a range of platforms, from in-store displays to social media and digital channels.

    The Body Shop has always been synonymous with ethical beauty, and this collection is no different. With IFRA-certified fragrances and a focus on India’s unique natural treasures, The India Edit exemplifies the brand’s dedication to ethical and thoughtful beauty.

  • The Body Shop launches India-Inspired bath & body collection

    The Body Shop launches India-Inspired bath & body collection

    Mumbai: The Body Shop, a global leader in ethical and sustainable beauty, proudly launched its first-ever India-inspired collection, The India Edit. Available across retail stores in India and online at The India Edit collection, this vibrant range highlights India’s rich heritage and natural beauty traditions, featuring four thoughtfully crafted collections: Lotus, Hibiscus, Pomegranate, and Black Grape.

    Designed exclusively for the Indian market, The India Edit celebrates the richness of India’s flora while offering vegan, paraben-free, dermatologically tested products made with over 90 per cent natural ingredients. Each collection promises a sensorial experience with IFRA-certified fragrances and skin-loving benefits, perfect for holiday gifting.

    Aligned with The Body Shop’s ethos of inclusivity and self-love, the campaign for The India Edit showcases the diversity and vibrant spirit of India through an empowering video campaign. 

  • The Body Shop launches ‘Spark A Change 2.0’ campaign

    The Body Shop launches ‘Spark A Change 2.0’ campaign

    Mumbai: The Body Shop has launched the second edition of its festive campaign “Spark A Change 2.0,” featuring actress Diana Penty and its fair trade partner, Plastics for Change. The campaign includes a video highlighting its mission.

    “Spark A Change 2.0” emphasizes festive gifting, where each purchase supports the livelihoods of marginalized communities in India.

    The video showcases Diana Penty enjoying The Body Shop products and Plastics for Change merchandise, encouraging viewers to celebrate with purpose.

    The Body Shop – Asia South chief brand officer Harmeet Singh stated,  “We’re elated to launch Spark A Change 2.0 campaign, that embraces the theme of giving and sharing the joy that reaches out far and beyond. This film amplifies the positive impact of our partnership with Plastics for Change, showcasing how businesses can drive meaningful change. Over the past five years, we’ve diverted millions of plastic bottles from landfills and empowered thousands of waste collectors, especially women, with improved income opportunities and market access. Our donation drive to provide e-tricycles further supports their efforts in a sustainable and eco-friendly way.”

    Diana Penty shared, “I’m proud to be part of the ‘Spark A Change’ initiative, which truly embodies the joy of giving. This year, celebrate Diwali with a touch of nature-inspired beauty products from The Body Shop and discover ethical gifts to share with your loved ones. Experience the magic of the festive season in-store and online, and support their Community Fair Trade partner, Plastics for Change, to help light up the lives of waste collectors who contribute to a cleaner planet.”

    As part of this campaign, The Body Shop is offering a range of CYO (create your own) and pre-packed gift boxes in festive shades, starting at Rs 695. In collaboration with Plastics for Change, the brand has also launched multi-purpose makeup pouches made from recycled plastic in two colors.

    These festive products and curated gift hampers are available for purchase at local outlets or online through the brand’s website.

  • The Body Shop collaborates with Diana Penty

    The Body Shop collaborates with Diana Penty

    Mumbai: The Body Shop brings the strength of the natural world to your skin with its most-loved Edelweiss skincare range. Edelweiss flowers thrive in the harsh conditions of the Swiss Alps, thanks to their natural antioxidant, leontopodic acid, which helps them to protect and repair themselves. In fact, edelweiss extract has 43 per cent more antioxidant power than retinol2. Much like the flower’s power in nature, the Edelweiss skincare range leaves skin looking and feeling stronger, smoother, plumper, fresher and bouncier

    In this new digital film, Diana presents the simple, yet effective Edelweiss-based morning skincare routine. For a fresh-faced, post-lie-, pre-commute, healthy-looking glow in no time follow these steps:

       First up, have a good cleanse with The Body Shop’s Edelweiss Cleansing Concentrate. This will help wash away all that grime, pollution and makeup, so your serum works even more effectively.

       Squeeze 2-3 drops of the Edelweiss Serum Concentrate into your hand and gently massage into cleansed skin every morning (and night too!).

       Give it a few seconds to sink in before slathering on the Edelweiss Smoothing Day Cream to lock in moisture and help protect the skin from pollution.

    The Body Shop Asia South – chief brand of marketing, product, & digital Harmeet Singh commented, “The Body Shop’s edelweiss extract is harvested by a team of passionate experts in the Swiss Alps. These specialist growers responsibly source, manage and organically cultivate the edelweiss flowers, ensuring the highest quality extract is concentrated within the formulation. We are delighted to collaborate with Diana Penty to highlight this fantastic ingredient, the beauty industry’s best-kept secret, with 43% more antioxidant power than retinol!”

    Diana Penty said, “Caring for my skin is an essential part of my daily routine. The Body Shop’s most-loved Edelweiss Skincare range not only helps to protect my skin from pollution but also helps it look and feel stronger and smoother. This collection combines vegan ingredients with effective results, offering a perfect mix of self-care and ethical beauty.”

  • The Body Shop introduces Braille features at its Activist Workshop store in Mumbai’s Palladium Mall

    The Body Shop introduces Braille features at its Activist Workshop store in Mumbai’s Palladium Mall

    Mumbai: The Body Shop, the iconic British-born international ethical beauty brand, is commemorating its 18th anniversary in India with the introduction of Braille features at its Activist Workshop store in Palladium Mall, Mumbai. This innovative move, the first-of-its-kind by The Body Shop, will be a part of a phased approach across its stores countrywide, representing a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing efforts toward inclusivity and accessibility in India.

    Inspired by suggestions from Disability Rights Activist and Youth Collective Council (YCC) member Virali Modi, the Braille features include category call-outs across the store, unlocking a holistically inclusive shopping experience. The YCC was launched in August 2023 to incorporate the voices of India’s emerging changemakers into The Body Shop’s business strategy, fostering a more youth-centric, sustainable, and inclusive approach. This new initiative expands the ambit of The Body Shop’s inclusivity beyond its gender-neutral product range and diverse staff.

    Given The Body Shop’s value system and the YCC’s directive strategy discussed early this year at the organisation, the brand is also prioritising gender inclusivity based on suggestions by Ankita Mehra, an activist for the LGBTQA+ community. This is reflected in the brand’s gender-sensitive approach to hiring, training, and management, ensuring the head office and store staff embody this ethos as well.

    The brand, which is a changemaker and a pioneer in the beauty industry, has 10 staff members who are a part of the LGBTQA+ spectrum and embrace gender sensitivity at all levels. Additionally, The Body Shop recently hosted an immersive Diversity and Inclusion workshop for all its employees. Through this, the brand enabled its staff to explore and understand what it means to be inclusive, encouraging them to create a space that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all, creating an equitable workplace.

    The Body Shop – Asia South chief brand officer Harmeet Singh shared her thoughts. “We’re very excited to announce Braille integration at our Mumbai Activist Workshop store, and this coincides with our 18 years’ celebration in India. From inclusive hiring to Braille incorporation, we’re making ethical beauty accessible. Our goal is to gradually ensure inclusive in-store experiences for all, aligning with The Body Shop’s vision.”

  • The Body Shop launches its heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign

    The Body Shop launches its heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign

    Mumbai: There’s nothing quite as beautiful and symbolic as a rose to represent the unwavering love, care, and elegance of mothers. This Mother’s Day, The Body Shop has launched a heartwarming video campaign with Diana Penty featuring their iconic British Rose range as the perfect way to pamper and honour the most important woman in our lives.

    The film concept beautifully captures the sentiment behind Mother’s Day. It begins with Diana Penty finding inspiration to craft a textured art piece, evoking memories of her mother delicately shaping a rose through her own artistic expression. As she works through the clay between her hands, memories of her mom’s warm embrace and nurturing touch comes flooding back. Roses are for moms, she rightly claims, cherishing the warmth, softness, and bliss that can only resonate from a mother.

    The iconic Bath and Bodycare British Rose range, known for its nature-inspired floral touch, offers the perfect way to honour mothers. Infused with the essence of handpicked roses from England, the British Rose Body Yogurt and the Hand Cream offers 48-hour hydration, ensuring a pampering experience for the daughters and mothers alike.

    As a part of the film, The Body Shop invites everyone to gift deep love, care and pamper their mothers with the luxurious British Rose range.

    This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who first taught us what it is to be strong, loving, and compassionate.

    The Body Shop South Asia  VP, product, marketing & digital Harmeet Singh commented, “Our British Rose range pays homage to the eternal grace and beauty of mothers around the globe. This Mother’s Day, we invite everyone to express their love and appreciation with the gift of nature-inspired, vegan products from The Body Shop. Let’s cheer for the women who have nurtured us with the gentle touch of roses, embodying the essence of love, care, and strength.”

    Actress Diana Penty, said, “My mother has always been my safe place, a haven where I can forget all my worries and feel only love and solace. And while I don’t get to acknowledge and appreciate her everyday, The Body Shop’s campaign is a love letter to her and mom’s everywhere. The British Rose collection is truly the best gift for her so she can pamper herself, even when I’m not around.”

    So, what are you waiting for? Show some appreciation for your supermom with gifts from the British Rose collection. Shop here.

  • Planet over plastic: Brands leading the sustainability charge

    Planet over plastic: Brands leading the sustainability charge

    Mumbai: Plastic pollution poses a grave threat to our planet, affecting not only our environment but also the well-being of wildlife and human populations. Each year, approximately 10 million tonnes of litter, with 80 per cent of it being plastic, finds its way into our oceans and seas. These plastic products take hundreds of years to decompose, perpetuating their harmful impact. Single-use plastics, such as carrier bags, beverage bottles, coffee cups, and packaging, significantly contribute to this crisis. They are cheap, convenient, and disposable, but their environmental cost is staggering. Fortunately, campaigns around the world have raised awareness about plastic pollution and, in some cases, spurred action. However, the challenge lies in translating this awareness and concern into meaningful behavior change. To address this, we must learn from successful campaigns and adopt effective strategies to shift consumer behavior toward more sustainable choices. Whether initiated by manufacturers, foundations, non-profits, local governments, or international bodies, these campaigns focus on reducing single-use plastics and packaging. By understanding what works and avoiding common pitfalls, we can collectively combat plastic pollution and protect our planet for future generations.

    Here’s a list of some of the impactful initiatives by different brands to tackle plastic pollution.

    1.   Coca-Cola India: “World Without Waste”

    Coca-Cola India launched the “World Without Waste” initiative to collect and recycle the equivalent of 100% of its packaging by 2030. They focus on increasing the use of recycled materials in their packaging and promoting responsible disposal of plastic waste.

    Recently, Coca Cola India has introduced bottles made entirely from 100 per cent recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), a first for the Indian beverage industry.

    https://www.coca-cola.com/gb/en/sustainability/this-is-happening/sprite

    2. The Body Shop’s CFT partnership with Plastics for Change

    With The Body Shop’s partnership with Plastics for Change, they are sourcing recycled plastic from marginalized waste pickers in India, providing fair wages and better working conditions. TBS sourced over 400 tons of recycled plastic for product packaging in 2021 (doubling this from over 200tons in 2020). They are further scaling up plastic recycling through their Activist Workshop store through the ‘RRR’ concept and the design where even the store fixtures are made from recycled and sustainable materials.

    https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/packaging/community-trade-recycled-plastic/e00010

    3.  ITC Ltd:

    ITC’s flagship WOW programme is a public-private partnership with municipalities and communities that is turning once unsanitary waste threatened neighbourhoods into clean and healthy environments. A unique source segregation and collection pathway, WOW works towards a circular economy, one which re-consumes its waste.

    WOW’s recycling system

      . Waste Segregation by Households

     .  Preliminary Category-wise Segregation by Waste Collection Workers

     .  Sorting at Dry Resource Collection Centres (DRCCs)

     . Super Franchisees – Large-scale Waste Aggregators

    https://www.itcportal.com/sustainability/itcs-circular-economy-initiatives.aspx

    4.  Xynteo’s Waste No More programme

    In collaboration with the partners, Xynteo’s Vikaasa developed the Waste No More programme.  By building Islands of Excellence at the ward level, Waste No More demonstrates working models on plastic waste circularity. Each Island of Excellence focuses on:

    .   Strengthening waste management infrastructure

    .   Integrating the informal sector

    .   Educating and empowering communities, including children

    .   Strengthening the ecosystem by informing policy

    The programme’s first pilot kicked off in Mumbai in March 2020. D Ward, a municipal ward in the heart of Mumbai where a material recovery facility has been set up to collect and sort the incoming dry waste, connections have been established with the informal sector to create one unified supply chain and awareness campaign on responsible waste management has been launched to empower and integrate the communities.

      5. Adidas Primegreen and Primeblue sustainable technology

    Adidas has developed fabric technologies called Primeblue and Primegreen, which use recycled materials, including plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal areas. These materials are used in their sportswear and footwear collections, promoting sustainability in their products.

    This recycled high-performance material, made in part with Parley Ocean Plastic, is just part of their commitment to continue to innovate in the area of sustainability until they reach their goal of being completely off of virgin polyester by 2024.

    https://report.adidas-group.com/2020/en/at-a-glance/2020-stories/our-sustainability-initiatives.html