The end is near

After 7 years, the Body Shop at Home Americas division has decided to close its' doors. From what I have been told, we as a division have not been growing enough and have been losing money, so they decided to "cut off a foot to save the rest of the body" so to speak. To quote my favorite victorian pie maker "times is hard". Our stores are staying open and you can still order from our web site. You can still get all the products that you love, you just won't get my smiling face along with them.

I'm sad. I really liked my job. It was the best job I ever had. Much better than the bank, and much, much better than packing mouse traps. I'll miss my customers, and to my surprise, some of them are actually going to miss me too!

In true Body Shop style though, they are doing a lot for us consultants. They gave us 6 weeks notice, which from what I've read about other direct sales companies closing is a LOT of notice. They are giving us 25% more commission until April 30th (our last day). They are also giving a free love you body discount card to each of our customers for free. They are also continuing with all of the planned sales and host incentives until the very end.

They are handling the whole thing very well and with lots of class. I'm very proud to be a part of such an ethical company.

It's funny, I almost feel like I'm losing a part of myself with this. Being a Body Shop consultant is such a part of my life. It gives me a focus to my day and I'm going to miss that.

I have been approached by no less than 7 other direct sales companies. I loved working with The Body Shop and frankly, the reason I got into this in the first place is the Body Shop, and I love the company. I don't think I could be so passionate about my job if I was with another direct sales company.

Anyway, I am still working up until the very end, so if you want to have one last "farewell" GNO and stock up on your favorites for free, let me know. I am also offering 20% off any order (before tax and shipping) to all of my customers.

If you'd like to order, or book a party, let me know!

-Emily