Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens takeover bid could trigger Boots auction

A $10bn plus takeover bid for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) from private equity firm Sycamore Partners could lead to an…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Today’s news in brief-10/6/24

Labour has pledged to overhaul the business rates system if it wins the upcoming general election. The party aims to…

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WBA delays Boots IPO amid sale talks

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has reportedly postponed plans for a possible Boots IPO as talks of a potential sale continue,…

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Today’s news in brief-14/5/24

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is intensifying efforts to sell the Boots chain, engaging advisers for preliminary discussions with potential buyers.…

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