Boots
This coverage focuses on Boots’ operations and strategy within the UK retail and pharmacy landscape. Reporting highlights store developments, financial performance, leadership changes, healthcare initiatives, and marketing campaigns. With analysis of how Boots balances retail and health services, the insights support managers and executives evaluating its market position and strategic direction.
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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyFeatures
From Tesco to tiles: The eight largest mergers and acquisitions of 2023
This year has seen a large number of M&A deals in the retail industry. In fact, the number of UK retail merger and acquisition deals increased by 23% in the last year, a five year high, according to data from law firm RPC. With more and more retailers looking for…
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5 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug appoints new healthcare director
Superdrug has announced the appointment of Ghada Beal as the health and beauty retailer’s new healthcare director effective from 7 August, when interim healthcare director Caris Newson starts her new role as head of eCommerce at the group. Beal’s appointment comes at a time when Superdrug has achieved consistent year-on-year…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneFeatures
How is AI shaping the retail sector?
Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in the retail industry? I am a partner with BearingPoint, a leading Management and Technology Consultancy, and I have responsibility for the Consumer Goods and Retail sector in the UK. Prior to joining BearingPoint, I had a long career working in…
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28 JuneHealth & Beauty
Boots to close 300 stores despite strong Q3 sales
Boots will reportedly shut 300 branches across the UK over the coming year, despite the group’s retail sales increasing by 13.4% in its third quarter of trading, as the retailer looks to consolidate the business. According to the BBC, the move will see its portfolio fall from 2,200 stores to…
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22 JuneNews
Matalan makes two senior executive appointments
Matalan has announced the appointment of Phil Hackney as chief supply chain operations officer and Katherine Davis as chief retail officer. These new senior executives will report directly into Jo Whitfield as CEO. The roles have been created to support Matalan’s transformation, unlocking improvements to the customer journey as the…
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7 JuneNews
Boots CFO steps down
Boot’s chief financial officer Michael Snape has recently quit his role after five years in the position. Snape joined the pharmacy and beauty retailer in 2018 after holding senior positions at grocers, including Tesco. He will be replaced by existing Boots finance executive Sam Hunter. It is unclear whether Snape…
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6 JuneTechnology
Boots among companies hit by cyber attack
Boots is one of a number of major companies including the BBC and British Airways that has been bit by a cyber attack believed to have been orchestrated by a Russian-speaking criminal gang. Reports suggest the hackers targeted software called MOVEit used by payroll provider Zellis. According to The Telegraph,…
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5 JuneAnalysis
Could WHSmith secure Toys R Us’ success through concessions?
After disappearing from UK high streets and retail parks in 2018, Toys R Us has made plans to relaunch this summer across several locations, as well as in the form of concessions in WHSmith branches. The children’s toys retailer exited after falling out of favour due to strong competition from…
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2 JuneNews
Revolution Beauty reports 4.2% drop in revenues in H1
Revolution Beauty Group, the multi-channel mass beauty innovator, has reported a 4.2% decrease in revenues to £75.3m for the six months ended 31 August 2022. The retailer’s operating loss in H1 23 narrowed from the previous year to £12.1m however, primarily due to reduced stock provision charge in the period…
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May- 2023 -16 MayClothing & Shoes
ABG closes in on Hunter Boots acquisition
American-based brand management business Authentic Brands Group is reportedly closing in on the acquisition of royal warrant-holding footwear brand Hunter, according to Sky News. Sky News stated that Hunter has listed Authentic as the preferred bidder as a sale process nears a conclusion. It also said that one source suggested…
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