I find some of this thread a bit disturbing.
Most companies have something unethical about them, especially big companies. If you read The Ethical Consumer you realise just how difficult it is to be a truly ethical shopper. It's astonishing how many companies have something unethical about them, somewhere along the chain of production and marketing.
I try to do my best. I've boycotted Nestle for many years, due to the baby milk scandal, and their animal testing, and general unethical practices. I'm a vegan, so do my best to avoid anything that's involved animal exploitation.
But avoiding all products that have some kind of Russian link, is a totally different matter - it's knee jerk, and even bordering on xenophobic.
I presume most of us here are either British or have British links? Britain is possibly the guiltiest country in the world! Historically speaking. Some of it, not that long ago, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Should the rest of the world boycott everything with a British link? You'd say that's unfair, as ordinary British people didn't do those things, which is correct. So it is with Russia and ordinary Russian people. I'm heartbroken by current events, and Putin's actions are indefensible. But it's not fair to punish all Russians. That's racism like any other.
As for H&B and Lush - I don't know enough about H&B. I don't go there much, as we have a great independent wholefood shop locally, but I go occasionally, and certainly won't be boycotting them. Lush is one of the most ethical companies in Britain. Their policies on the environment and animal rights are exemplary, also human rights, including women's rights. Most of their products are made in the country of sale to avoid air miles. I had a summer job with them years ago, and it was a great company to work for at the time. I can't comment on now, but I know they pay the living wage, which is reassuring. My only complaint about Lush is that it's too expensive. We don't have one locally, so I don't go often; but I pop in sometimes if I'm passing one, and buy a bubble bar as an occasional treat. I will continue to do this, with a clean conscience.
I feel desperately sorry for those poor souls running for their lives in the Ukraine. It's horrific
but I don't personally believe boycotting anything with a Russian link (virtually impossible anyway) is the answer, or will help anyone. I've got no idea what the answer is?