THE BODY Shop store in Llandudno has survived after it was announced another 75 of the chain’s shops would close within weeks.

The high street skincare and cosmetics chain went into administration earlier this month.

Administrators from FRP Advisory said the latest closures will take place over the next four to six weeks, and would lead to the loss of 489 jobs.

Last week, the retailer shut seven shops in its first phase of restructuring after confirming plans to close nearly half of its then-198 UK outlets.

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The latest announcement will leave the retail firm with 116 stores across the UK, including the one at Mostyn Street, Llandudno.

Tony Wright, joint administrator, said: “In taking swift action to right-size The Body Shop UK store portfolio, we have stabilised the business and are providing the best opportunity for this iconic brand to have a long-term, sustainable future.

“The UK business continues to trade in administration, and we remain fully focused on exploring all options to take the business forward.”

The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick and her husband Gordon as one of the first companies to promote so-called ethical consumerism, focusing on ethically produced cosmetics and skincare products.