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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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberNews
Boots ditches plans for online marketplace
Boots has reportedly decided to ditch plans for the launch of its online marketplace, according to Retail Week. The health and beauty retailer had previously announced the launch of the marketplace back in spring 2023 as part of its digital transformation post-pandemic and hailed as an opportunity for brands to…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustNews
Boots to open at Battersea Power Station
Boots has announced that it will launch a new beauty only store at Battersea Power Station. The 11,200 sq ft beauty playground is set to open later this year at London’s newest shopping destination and will create a new destination for beauty lovers to try out new products, looks and…
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Jul- 2023 -27 JulyClothing & Shoes
Authentic Brands acquires Rockport
Authentic Brands Group has acquired footwear brand Rockport, following the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approving the sale. According to the group, the addition of Rockport expands its footwear portfolio with a trusted brand that is “committed to comfort and technical product innovation”. Rockport has long…
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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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