Eco-Entrepreneur Passes On
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Anita Roddick, the gutsy entrepreneur who mothered the global success known as The Body Shop, died in September from a sudden brain hemorrhage. She was 64 years old.
Roddick was one of the first eco-entrepreneurs, and one of the first to move big onto a global stage. In 1976, she started The Body Shop in Brighton, England next door to an undertaker. That little “hippie” niche shop grew into a global chain, with 2,000 stores in 50 countries and grosses of over $1.5 billion.
The Body Shop pioneered all natural body care products and Roddick was a persistent retail crusader for causes and ideals. She fought for a multitude of issues including cruelty-free products, human rights, oil drilling in Nigeria, climate change, hemp, fair trade, organics and social justice. As has been said, Roddick’s career and life came down to helping people feel good and to do good.
Learn more at www.anitaroddick.com
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