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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Jan- 2023 -24 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Boots offers 1,500 jobs to former Lloyds Pharmacy staff
Boots has announced that it will be recruiting for more than 1,500 pharmacy roles nationwide, extending the opportunity particularly to Lloyds Pharmacy staff that have been impacted by news of closures. The pharmacy retailer’s announcement comes as Lloyds Pharmacy will be closing 237 branches inside nationwide Sainsbury’s stores over the…
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6 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Boots Q1 sales driven by ‘record’ Black Friday
Boots has welcomed a strong performance in its first quarter of trading, with like-for-like sales up by 8.7%, in part bolstered by a “record-breaking” Black Friday which saw boots.com report its biggest ever day of sales. Store sales were also up by 13% on Black Friday, with No7, Electrical Beauty…
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6 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett appoints new executive chair
Holland and Barrett has announced the appointment of Alex Gourlay as its new executive chair. He has taken over from Michael Casey who has held the position as executive chair since September 2021. Casey has also been a non-executive board member since 2017 and will also remain in that role.…
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Can beauty retailers remain resilient through the winter?
With endless economic and political uncertainty permeating the industry, it’s been hard to predict which category of retailers will fare better than others, but one thing is certain: the health and beauty industry has weathered the storm better than others. Most recently, THG reported “stable and consistent” consumer trading during…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberHigh Street
Wilko MD steps down amid refinancing talks
Wilko has announced that its managing director Alison Hands is stepping down from her role, as she is set to take up a new role as CEO of Lincolnshire Co-op next year. It comes as The Grocer has reported that the high street retailer is in emergency talks with lenders…
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23 NovemberHigh Street
M&S tops YouGov’s best UK brand poll
M&S has been ranked as the UK’s best brand in YouGov’s annual Global Best Brand Rankings. The rankings are based on the index score from the YouGov Brand Index, which is a comprehensive measure of overall brand health calculated by taking the average of impression, quality, value, satisfaction, recommend, and…
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Boots to recruit 10,000 workers over Christmas
Boots has announced a recruitment dive for over 10,000 seasonal roles in its stores, warehouses and operations in a bid to support demand for the festive period. The roles will be available across retail, warehousing and operations to cater to all job-seekers looking for work in the run up to…
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18 OctoberAnalysis
Sephora’s return to the UK could spell competition for Boots
The French cosmetics retailer, Sephora, has recently returned to the United Kingdom with the launch of an online store, with plans to open a flagship store in London sometime during Spring 2023. Though the location of Sephora’s new flagship store and opening date have not been disclosed yet, for many…
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14 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Boots sales surpass pre-pandemic levels in FY22
Boots has seen retail sales exceed pre-pandemic levels as it delivered strong growth for Q4 and the full year ending 31 August 2022. The group said its performance “significantly” contributed to a 65% increase in full year adjusted operating income for WBA International. Its sales results in the period were…
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10 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Sephora to make UK return
Cosmetic retailer Sephora is set to return to the United Kingdom. The retailer is first launching online on 17 October, with its flagship store in London set to open its doors in Spring 2023. The news comes after the brand acquired online cosmetic store, Feelunique, around a year ago. As…
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