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

Barington Capital Group, the activist investor with a long track record in retail, has taken another stake in Bath & Body Works Inc. and is recommending the personal-care and fragrance...

By Mengqi Sun · Bloomberg Markets

Barington Capital Group, the activist investor with a long track record in retail, has taken another stake in Bath & Body Works Inc. and is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale.