Beauty retailer Lush closes all UK locations in support of Gaza
Lush has announced that all of its British stores, website and factories will close a full day on Wednesday September 3, 2025 in a solidarity demonstration with Gaza.
The cosmetics chain said that this decision was intended for a symbolic act to highlight the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The British retailer has confirmed that the doors will be closed nationally, including its online operations and manufacturing sites. Store windows display the message “Stop starving – we are closed in solidarity”.
The company has recognized that the decision would interfere with certain customers, but said that the closure was intended to amplify calls for humanitarian aid.
Lush said he would relaunch his fundraising soap Watermelonwhich previously generated record sales for a unique product.
Profits will now be directed to medical support in Gaza, including charitable organizations that are preparing to provide prosthetic members’ services to adults and children injured in the conflict.
The company stressed that the fundraising initiative reflects the concern of customers concerning the current situation.
The retailer noted that the closure would result in the loss of a day of the company’s income and tax contributions in the United Kingdom.
Lush said he hoped that this would send a clear message to government representatives, urging a stronger action to end violence and stop arms sales to Israel.
While the company stressed that this decision comes from the United Kingdom, it added that Lush operates in more than 50 countries and expects other regions to take similar measures.
Founded in 1995 in the Dorset, Lush is best known for its bathing and handmade body products and the emphasis on ethical supply.
The company said that the closure was not made lightly, but reflected its position according to which companies should use their platform to highlight urgent humanitarian problems.
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