Barington Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works, Pushing for Sale

Barington Capital Group, an activist investor specializing in retail, has acquired a new stake in Bath & Body Works Inc. Following this investment, Barington is recommending that the personal-care and fragrance store chain explore a potential sale of the company. This development led to an increase in Bath & Body Works shares during extended trading sessions. The move was reported by Bloomberg, highlighting Barington's strategic push for the retail chain to consider a full sale.