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- 2024 -13 SeptemberPeople Moves
Boots UK appoints new MD
Boots has announced that Anthony Hemmerdinger has been appointed as managing director of Boots UK and Ireland, effective from 4 November 2024. His appointment, which followed a “thorough” search process, comes as Seb James plans to step down from the MD role after six years. Hemmerdinger is currently the Retail and…
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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustDIY
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q Local stores. With products spanning interior and outdoor paint, decorating, painting tools, plumbing, electricals, bathroom essentials, as well as tools and hardware, customers can now easily access the materials they…
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Jul- 2024 -29 JulyHealth & Beauty
Walgreens outlines Boots investment plans after abandoning sale
Walgreens Boots Alliance has laid out plans that will see it invest in retailer Boots after shelving plans for its sale for the second time, according to The Sunday Times. The company revealed to the paper that it has begun “sprucing up” the retailer’s stores, investing in its beauty halls,…
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1 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-1/7/24
Several firms, including Gordon Brothers led by Mark Newton-Jones, are bidding to rescue The Body Shop’s UK business after its collapse into administration earlier this year. Alteri and Modella Capital are also considering bids. The retailer, known for its beauty products, faced financial difficulties despite a recent takeover attempt. Administrators…
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1 JulyHigh Street
Boots chief to depart after sale plans shelved
Boots managing director Sebastien James is set to quit his role after its owner shelved plans to sell the retailer. James, who has led the company since 2018, is set to leave the company in November and take up a role at Veonet, according to reports from Sky News. Ornella…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-28/6/24
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has decided to shelve plans for a £7bn sale of Boots for the second time, citing a reduced profit outlook and the closure of 700 US stores. Despite this, Boots reported a 6% sales increase in the third quarter, highlighting growth across all categories. CEO Tim…
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28 JuneHigh Street
Boots sees 13th straight quarter of market share growth
Boots has revealed that it has posted a 13th consecutive quarter of market share growth for the three months ended 31 May 2024. The health and beauty retailer saw a retail sales increase of 6% in the period compared with a 13% increase in the same period last year. Furthermore,…
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28 JuneHealth & Beauty
WBA shelves Boots sale plans for second time
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the owner of Boots, has reportedly shelved plans for a £7bn sale of the UK health and beauty retailer for the second time. According to The Telegraph, Walgreens abandoned the plans after cutting its profit outlook and announcing to close 700 of its US stores. Despite…
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24 JuneNews
Miniso to open new store at Trafford Centre
Miniso has announced that it is set to open its biggest store in the North of England at the Trafford Centre on 5 July. Situated between Boots and John Lewis on the ground floor, the new location will cover 2,700 sq ft, enhancing the shopping experience at the Trafford Centre.…
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17 JuneFeatures
The power of retail loyalty programmes
In the ever-competitive landscape of UK retail, where consumer choice is vast and customer expectations are higher than ever, retail loyalty programmes have emerged as a vital strategy for businesses looking to thrive. These programmes, which reward customers for their continued patronage, have become a cornerstone of modern retailing, providing…
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