All Boots articles – Page 9
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NewsBoots UK chair and long-standing exec Elizabeth Fagan steps down
Boots’ first UK chair Elizabeth Fagan has stepped down from the retailer after less than two years in the role.
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NewsBoots sales fall as Walgreens Boots Alliance profits decline
Boots has recorded a decline in first-quarter sales as parent group Walgreens Boots Alliance reiterated its full-year profit guidance despite a slump in operating income.
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NewsRetailers recognised in New Year Honours List
Retailers in fields ranging from fashion to grocery and health and beauty were recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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AnalysisHappy Christmas from retail – 12 gifts from retailers to society in 2019
It may have been a tough year for retail, but that didn’t stop the industry from playing its part as a good corporate citizen and helping those in need, from the homeless to refugees. These initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg of retail’s engagement with the wider community.
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NewsBoots to stock Mothercare products in franchise tie-up
Boots is to start selling Mothercare products after agreeing to become its exclusive franchise partner in the UK.
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DataData: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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VideoWatch: Boots ditches the schmaltz in Christmas campaign
Boots has unveiled its festive advertising campaign, which will be accompanied with pop-up shops in a bid to drive spend for shoppers struggling to pick what to buy for loved ones.
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NewsBoots owner considers taking the pharmacy chain private
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering taking the US pharmacy chain private following interest from investors.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance ups cost-cutting drive as full-year profits fall
Walgreens Boot Alliance (WBA) has recorded a decline in full-year profits despite increased sales in what chief executive Stefano Pessina described as “a challenging operating environment.”
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Christmas cheer beat festive fear as election looms?
The golden quarter is underway against a backdrop of worrying predictions on consumer spending, Brexit chaos and a possible general election. Retail Week looks at the industry’s prospects at this crucial time of year.
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NewsBoots drafts in ex-Dunelm director as retail chief
Boots UK has appointed a new retail director in the latest hire as it seeks to improve performance.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance backs Be Inspired
The global healthcare services provider Walgreens Boots Alliance has reinforced its commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion by becoming a partner for Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme
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NewsBoots sells Lovehoney products in new sexual pleasure category
Boots has partnered up with several adult toy and sexual health retailers for the launch of its new sexual pleasure and wellbeing category.
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NewsBoots jobs at risk as IT service roles moved overseas
Boots is set to cut a number of IT jobs at its head office in Nottingham after renewing a strategic partner contract that will see the roles moved overseas.
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NewsBoots pilots language interpretation service
Boots is piloting an on-demand language interpretation service for non-English speaking pharmacy patients.
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AnalysisIs Boots boss Seb James right to be worried about a recession?
Boots boss Seb James has predicted a recession is on its way, but are his fears of an economic downturn well grounded?
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NewsShop Direct poaches Boots exec for trading director role
Shop Direct has snapped up Boots own-brand boss Guy Farmer to helm the etail group’s trading division.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Boots vs the beauty titans
Can Boots’ new Covent Garden store help it compete with beauty brands and department stores? John Ryan reports.
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NewsBoots confirms plans to shutter 200 stores
Boots’ UK boss Seb James has confirmed the retailer’s plans to close approximately 200 stores by 2021.
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VideoWatch: Boots boss Seb James on wellness and investing in stores
Boots UK boss Seb James speaks to Retail Week at the unveiling of the health and beauty retailer’s new London flagship about expanding its offer and taking back market share from rivals.