Cussons closes three Sanctuary spas

The maker of Imperial Leather, Carex and Original Source is closing three Sanctuary spas five years after its £75 million purchase of the luxury skin and bodycare brand.

PZ Cussons said almost 20 jobs will be cut at the loss-making spas as it focuses on selling Sanctuary lotions, oils, scrubs and soaps through retailers. The group revealed the spa flop as it said the launch of new products such as its Mum & Me mother and baby range helped underlying pre-tax profits rise 16.5% to £107.5 million in the year to the end of May. Sales were 2.8% higher at £883.3 million.
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