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- 2022 -1 JulyHigh Street
Boots sales jump 24% in Q3
Boots has announced like-for-like sales grew by 24% in the third quarter ending 31 May, while total sales rose by 13.5%, with the company reporting market share gains across “all major categories”. During the period, footfall increased by 45% compared to the prior year, boosted by “strong performance in flagships…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Unbound unveils 14 partner brands for platform launch
The Unbound Group has announced the launch of its multi-brand platform to offer a “broader” range of new partner brands and complementary own-brand products, starting from 28 July 2022 through to October 2022. The group is initially launching its partner brand offering within apparel and specialist footwear categories. Unbound will…
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28 JuneClothing & Shoes
Dune London to launch kids footwear collection
Dune London has announced the launch of its kids’ footwear collection, which is said to be for the first time in its 30-year history. The new collection will reportedly debut on Dune London’s online platform on 1 July 2022 with a 22-piece girls range, inspired by “the premium design ethos”…
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28 JuneDepartment Stores
Walgreens pulls £5bn Boots sale
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced its decision to keep its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing ownership. This marks the conclusion of the review that began in January in line with the Company’s strategic priorities. WBA had been encouraged by productive discussions held with a range…
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28 JuneSport & Leisure
Former Boots CEO seals merger deal to form Sportscape Group
Bridgepoint Development Capital, and Bd-capital has announced its merger of Private Sport Shop and SportPursuit, to form Sportscape Group, an e-commerce platform and community focused on sports and outdoor retail. Sportscape will retail brands such as Berghaus, Canterbury and Garmin at discounted prices, with a focus on snowsports and cycling.…
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21 JunePeople Moves
Bensons for Beds appoints new CEO
Bensons for Beds has announced that its current chief commercial and digital officer, Nick Collard, will take over as CEO with immediate effect to “lead the company as it prepares for further growth”. Collard joined the company in July 2021 after holding board roles at Holland & Barrett International, DFS…
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20 JuneEconomy
Boots takeover in doubt amid financing struggles
There are reportedly growing concerns that the proposed takeover of Boots could collapse as the ongoing cost-of-living impacts prospective buyers and lenders. According to The Sunday Times, the news comes as New York-based Apollo and Mukesh Ambani reportedly teamed up with a bid of £5.5bn earlier this month – which…
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10 JuneHealth & Beauty
Reliance Industries and Apollo in £5bn bid for Boots
Reliance Industries has teamed up with private equity firm Apollo to make a £5.5bn binding offer for Boots, according to Bloomberg. The deal will reportedly allow its US parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, to keep a minority stake. However, the size of the stake is still open to negotiation. Reliance…
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9 JuneNews
THG non-exec director to step down with immediate effect
THG PLC has announced that its independent non-executive director, Dominic Murphy, will step down from the board with immediate effect, after eight years with the company. The board and the nomination committee are now searching for “suitable” additional independent non-executive directors to replace Murphy and to further strengthen the board.…
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8 JuneHealth & Beauty
Boots to freeze prices on 1,500 own label products
Boots has announced a commitment to freeze the price of 1,500 own label products to help ensure they remain affordable as the cost of living crisis continues to escalate. Its own label lines, with products including everyday essentials such as toothpaste, shampoo, nappies and shower gel, will be price locked…
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