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“if companies are in business solely to make money, no consumer can fully trust what they do or say.”

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Anita Roddick
Anita Roddick

Anita Roddick, an entrepreneur, was born on October 23, 1942, and passed away on September 10, 2007. She was a British businesswoman known for founding the Body Shop brand, which is renowned for its use of natural ingredients and environmental ethos. more

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