Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid ‘scaling down’ of Vancouver operations

VANCOUVER — Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Vancouver facilities.

Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.-based brand, cited privacy concerns while refusing to say how many workers will lose their jobs as part of cuts to the company’s Canadian footprint.

However, she confirmed the scale-down will mean closing a B.C. woodshop the brand ran, and manufacturing operations in Vancouver will be shifted to Toronto.

Caruso says the moves are meant to deliver operational efficiency and ensure the long-term success of the brand.