Bodycare Set to Reopen Store at Bury’s Mill Gate 2026

Key Points

• Bodycare Confirmed to Open Store at Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Bury, Before Christmas 2026
• Store will be located in former One Beyond space on The Mall, as part of its national 17 store launch
• The new concept will include K-Beauty, fine fragrances, professional piercing studios and free content creator areas
• Angela Tierney, Mill Gate centre manager, greeted Bodycare’s comeback with new concept
• The Bury store joins new stores in Sheffield, Derby, Leicester, Leeds, Blackburn and Gateshead
• Opening date is yet to be announced; shoppers were advised to check Mill Gate website for details

Bury ( Manchester Mirror) October 03, 2026 — Bodycare, the health and beauty retailer, October 03, 2026 – The return of Bodycare to Bury’s high street has been officially confirmed, with the brand set to open a new store at Mill Gate Shopping Centre before Christmas 2026. The retailer will take over the former One Beyond unit on The Mall, marking a significant moment in its national comeback following administration in 2025.

What Is Bodycare’s New Store Concept in Bury?

As reported by the Bury Times, Bodycare’s updated concept store will feature a wider selection of products, including K-Beauty and fine fragrance ranges that were not previously available in the brand’s traditional format. The store will also offer professional piercing studios and free-to-use in-store content creator spaces, representing a strategic shift towards experience-led retail designed to attract younger demographics.

According to Mill Gate Shopping Centre’s official announcement, the new-look Bodycare will maintain its reputation for bringing together big-name health, beauty and personal care brands at affordable prices, while introducing expanded ranges that give shoppers more choice under one roof. Alongside everyday beauty, skincare, haircare and personal care essentials, the Bury store will feature the brand’s enhanced product portfolio.

Where Will the New Bodycare Store Be Located in Mill Gate?

Bodycare is opening its new Bury store on The Mall at Mill Gate Shopping Centre, occupying the prominent unit previously held by One Beyond. As reported by Angela Tierney, centre manager at Mill Gate Shopping Centre, to the Bury Times: “The unit is a prominent space on The Mall and Bodycare will be a fantastic addition to our retail line-up, bringing another popular health and beauty offer to the centre.”

The location holds particular significance for local shoppers, as Bodycare previously operated a store in the shopping centre before entering administration. The unit later became home to Savers before transitioning to One Beyond, and now returns to health and beauty retail with Bodycare’s refreshed concept.

When Will Bodycare Open Its Doors to Bury Shoppers?

The store is expected to open before Christmas 2026, though an exact opening date has not yet been confirmed. As reported by Angela Tierney to the Bury Times:

“The team has plans to be open ahead of Christmas and it will also give shoppers even more choice during one of the busiest and most important shopping periods of the year.”

Mill Gate Shopping Centre’s official communication stated that more details, including the official opening date, will be shared as soon as they are confirmed. Shoppers are advised to monitor the Mill Gate website and social channels for the latest updates on the store’s launch.

How Does Bury Fit Into Bodycare’s National Rollout?

The Bury location is part of a national rollout and joins other new stores in Sheffield, Derby, Leicester, Leeds, Blackburn and Gateshead. As reported by Retail Gazette in July 2026, Bodycare revealed plans to reopen 17 stores as it rebuilds its high street presence following its collapse the previous year.

According to The Bolton News, Bodycare has announced it will be opening 17 new stores, with 15 to open within the space of one year. The full list of confirmed locations includes Sheffield’s The Moor, Highcross in Leicester, Derbion in Derby, Merry Hill in Brierley Hill, The Broadway in Bradford, The Mall in Blackburn, St Johns in Leeds, Mill Gate in Bury, The Centre in Livingston, The Bridges in Sunderland, Cwmbran, Gateshead, Glasgow, Luton, Warrington, Northampton and Wakefield.

What Did Mill Gate’s Centre Manager Say About Bodycare’s Return?

As reported by Angela Tierney, centre manager at Mill Gate Shopping Centre, to the Bury Times:

“We’re really pleased to welcome Bodycare back to Bury. It’s a name that we know many of our shoppers will be familiar with, so it’s particularly exciting to see the brand returning with a completely refreshed concept.”

Tierney added: “We’re looking forward to seeing the new store take shape and welcoming Bodycare to Mill Gate.” Her comments reflect the shopping centre’s confidence in the brand’s ability to attract footfall and serve local demand for affordable health and beauty products.

Background of Bodycare’s Administration and Rescue

Bodycare fell into administration in 2025, resulting in the closure of all 147 stores across the UK and the disappearance of the brand from Britain’s high streets. As reported by the Bury Times in September 2025, administrators announced the closure of the remaining 56 shops, including the Bury store at Mill Gate Shopping Centre, which had been left off previous closure lists but ultimately shut alongside locations in Bolton and elsewhere.

The brand was rescued in October 2025 by an investment group led by Charles Denton, the former CEO of The Body Shop and Molton Brown. In April 2026, the company announced that 25 stores would open by the end of 2026, later confirming 17 specific locations. The retailer’s return represents one of several high street comeback stories in 2026, alongside brands such as Evans and Ted Baker, which also returned after administration.

Prediction: How Will Bodycare’s Return Affect Bury Shoppers and Local Retail?

Bodycare’s return to Bury is likely to strengthen Mill Gate Shopping Centre’s health and beauty offering during a critical trading period, potentially increasing footfall and providing local shoppers with greater choice in affordable personal care products. The inclusion of experience-led features such as content creator spaces and professional piercing studios may attract younger demographics who have traditionally favoured online retail, potentially reversing some of the footfall decline experienced by UK shopping centres.

For Bury’s retail ecosystem, the opening could have a multiplier effect on neighbouring units, particularly if the store successfully draws visitors during the pre-Christmas period. However, the long-term impact will depend on Bodycare’s ability to differentiate its refreshed concept from competitors such as Savers, Boots and Superdrug, and whether the experiential elements translate into sustained customer engagement beyond the novelty of the brand’s return.

The success of the Bury location will also serve as a barometer for Bodycare’s broader national strategy, with implications for future store openings in the remaining confirmed locations. If the Mill Gate store performs well, it could accelerate the retailer’s expansion plans and encourage further investment in Bury’s town centre, particularly alongside the £24.2m redevelopment funding awarded to Mill Gate by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.