The Body Shop Scandal: Web Resources

 

Entine, Jon. "The Queen of Bubble Bath." A comprehensive site which tells the story of Roddick's founding of the company 'The Body Shop' and ends with the scandal. Entine is the reporter whose reports caused some scandal. Later independent review suggests some of his claims may have been inflated.

"Exploiting Idealism: Jon Entine on How 'The Body Shop' Betrayed its Customers" from the Utne Reader, posted on Entine's own web site. A site with strong opinions by Entine.

International Business Ethics: Great Britain. Contains a section devoted to the Body Shop and an overview of the scandal.

The Watchdog "Body Shop Animal Testing Policy Alleged a 'sham'" Discusses some of the allegations launched against the cosmetic maker.

Suzuki, Noriko. "The Truth about the Body Shop." Suzuki argues that the company's claims to ethical purity led to the scandal and criticisms levelled by reporters such as Entine.

"What's wrong with the Body Shop?" from 'Beyond McDonald's.' Article criticizes the company on several fronts.

AnitaRoddick.com Roddick's own site, containing ethical exhortations and confidence builders as well as a brief biography.

The Body Shop Web site. The Company web site, containing information about its mission.

"Anita Roddick." An article about Roddick without criticism that includes a 'quotes' section

McAleer, Meg "Anita Roddick" A brief biography

Interview: Anita Roddick" Contains an interview with Roddick .

The Body Shop values report. Links to the independent report on Body shop values by Kirk Hanson

Link to Triple Bottom Line page

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