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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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustPeople Moves
Sainsbury’s announces leadership changes to drive Next Level strategy
Sainsbury’s has announced significant changes to its operating board in a bid to further strengthen leadership across customer experience, technology, commercial and sustainability, and support delivery and acceleration of its ‘Next Level’ strategy. The move sees Tracey Clements appointed to the operating board as chief retail, logistics and supply chain…
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5 AugustShopping Centres
Network Rail sees retail sales hit record £915m in 2024/25
Network Rail has reported that its 19 managed stations saw retail sales rise by a “record” 8.7% to £914.7m in 2024/25, driven by growth and convenience outlets. During the period, like-for-like sales rose 5.8%, with London Waterloo generating £107.5m and London Bridge £100.1m, making them the first two stations in…
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyClothing & Shoes
Closet London enters liquidation after three decades of trading
British womenswear label Closet London has entered voluntary liquidation after nearly 30 years in business. News comes after directors at the retail group officially appointed insolvency specialists Duncan Coutts and Rupen Patel of Coots and Boots on 21 July to manage the process. Creditors have since ratified the decision, giving…
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28 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to open 9,000 sq ft store at Highcross Leicester
Superdrug will officially open a 9,000 sq ft store at Highcross Leicester this autumn, taking over two units on the lower mall formerly occupied by Paperchase and Designer Furniture Store. The health and beauty chain has signed a 10-year lease as part of its continued investment in physical retail. It…
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25 JulyFeatures
What Sycamore’s $10bn WBA takeover means for the UK high street
A $10bn (£7.4bn) takeover of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) by Sycamore Partners has been officially approved, with 96% of shareholders voting in favour. This decisive vote underscores the significance of the deal, which is poised to transform a major entity at the intersection of retail and healthcare. Expected to close…
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25 JulyHealth & Beauty
Boots unveils its first-ever fragrance-only concept store
Boots has announced the launch of its first-ever fragrance-only boutique – Boots Fragrance, opening in Broadgate Central, London, in autumn 2025. The launch of Boots Fragrance follows the opening of its beauty-only store at Battersea Power Station in 2023, as Boots continues to develop and launch innovative new store concepts.…
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16 JulySupermarkets
Tesco launches early delivery slots over busy summer period
Tesco has announced that all customers can now access 8 weeks’ worth of home delivery and click and collect slots over the summer across the UK, instead of the usual 4 weeks. Furthermore, customers can now book same-day home delivery or click and collect slots. Tesco has also removed same-day…
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14 JulyHigh Street
Boots shareholders approve $10bn takeover
Walgreens Boots Alliance has revealed that its shareholders have “overwhelmingly” approved Sycamore Partner’s proposed $10bn (£7.4bn) takeover of the company. According to the preliminary results, approximately 96% of votes cast at the special meeting by all shareholders were voted in favor of the merger agreement proposal. In addition, approximately 95%…
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7 JulyClothing & Shoes
H&M latest retailer to trial staff body cameras
H&M has started trialling body-worn cameras for its staff in the UK as retailers seek to address rising levels of theft and violence in stores. According to This is Money, the Swedish fashion retailer is testing the equipment at branches in Edinburgh, Wood Green and Beckton in London. It follows…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneHealth & Beauty
Boots sales rise 5% in Q3 amid strong online performance
Walgreen Boots Alliance has reported that its International segment saw sales rise by 7.8% to $6.2bn (£4.5bn) during the third quarter, with Boots UK sales growing 5% and the Germany wholesale business growing 6.8%. The group, which is the parent company of Boots, has seen its third quarter sales rise…
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