Walgreens Boots Alliance

Boots owner eyes sale or float by year’s end

Boots faces being sold or floated by the end of 2023, following US boss’ wish to separate the global pharmacy…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Boots former exec Gourlay in talks to join Holland & Barrett owner LetterOne

A former executive at the owner of Boots, Alex Gourlay, is reportedly in discussions to join the board of LetterOne,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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