Boots UK sales were up 1.6% in the three months to February 28, 2025, versus the year before. 

The rise contributed to an overall 4.1% uplift in sales at parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance during the same period, which was ahead of analyst expectations.

Comparable pharmacy sales at Boots UK increased by 5%, while comparable retail sales increased by 5.1%. Boots.com also saw sales increase by a fifth, with online now representing 20% of overall Boots retail sales.

“We remain in the early stages of our turnaround plan, and continue to expect that meaningful value creation will take time, enhanced focus and balancing future cash needs with necessary investments to navigate a changing pharmacy and retail landscape,” said Walgreens Boots Alliance chief executive Tim Wentworth.

The company also withdrew its guidance for fiscal year 2025 due to the planned $10bn takeover by private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

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