Lush is shrinking its Vancouver-based operations as it deals with financial troubles coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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, refused to say how many workers will lose their jobs as part of cuts to the company's Canadian footprint, citing privacy concerns.

A spokesperson for Lush says the moves are meant to deliver operational efficiency and ensure the long-term success of the brand