Fears for The Body Shop employees as closure in the Republic leaves staff payments in limbo

It is understood that store stock will start to be removed this week

The Body Shop's closure in the Republic follows a tumultuous period for the struggling retailer

Irish employees at cosmetics chain, the Body Shop have sought representation from trade union, SIPTU as fears grow that its closure may impact staff redundancy payments.

A source at the retailer told the Irish Examiner earlier this month that the well-known skincare and cosmetics chain would shut its stores and operations in the Republic of Ireland, with staff members receiving a notice period of two weeks.