All Walgreens Boots Alliance articles – Page 4
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NewsBoots unveils voluntary redundancy offer for staff
Boots is launching a voluntary redundancy scheme for “eligible” staff as it looks to cut 500 back-office roles as part of previously announced plans.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance profits jump as US sales drive growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s profits soared in its third quarter but international sales were impacted by currency exchange rates.
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Profile: Who is Asda's incoming chief executive Sean Clarke?
It’s fair to say Asda shocked the retail market this morning when it named Sean Clarke as its next president and chief executive.
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Boots' Stefano Pessina warns of "negative consequences" from Brexit
Stefano Pessina has reiterated his desire for Britain to stay in the EU, warning a Brexit would have “a lot of negative consequences”.
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The Hut snaps up brand from Walgreens Boots Alliance to drive beauty offer
The Hut Group has acquired rival upmarket etailer Salu Beauty from Walgreens Boots Alliance in an ongoing drive to bulk up its beauty proposition.
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Analysis: CVS acquisition strategy drives first-quarter sales gains
US healthcare giant CVS posted rising sales during its first quarter as the acquisitions of Omnicare and Target pharmacies paid dividends.
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Analysis: What does Walgreens Boots Alliance's Australian adventure tell us?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is seeking to enter the Australian retail pharmacy market, it emerged last week.
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Boots owner eyes Australian expansion to capitalise on brand recognition
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is bidding to take the retailer to Australia to exploit “incredibly high” brand recognition in the country.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2016: Sainsbury's clarifies pre-conditions for Home Retail bid could be waived and Walgreens Boots Alliance eyes Australia.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance digital transformation goes live in UK and Norway
Boots has installed a new IT network across its British and Norwegian businesses in the first phase of a five-year digital transformation.
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Interview: Boots chief sees bright future in UK bricks-and-mortar retail
Boots boss Simon Roberts on why the UK high street has an important role to play in the community and the growth of click-and-collect.
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Analysis: Walgreens Boots Alliance faces challenges with Rite Aid deal
Takeover of drugstore chain Rite Aid will solidify WBA’s position as US market leader but integrating the business won’t be easy.
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Boots gets boost from online as first-quarter sales rise
Boots has revealed a slight lift in sales in its first quarter driven by an 11.2% jump in online sales.
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How will Walgreens Boots Alliance benefit from Rite Aid acquisition?
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $17.2bn (£11.1bn) move to buy rival Rite Aid means it will establish itself as the world’s second-largest retailer.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance agrees to acquire rival Rite Aid for £11.2bn
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed a deal to acquire US pharmacy rival Rite Aid in an all-cash deal worth $17.2bn (£11.2bn).
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on N Brown, Walgreens and Carraig Donn
Retail news round-up on October 28, 2015: N Brown loses womenswear director, Carraig Donn enters UK and Walgreens buys rival Rite Aid in cash deal.
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Tech & Ecomm: Watch – Anthony Roberts on tech strategy and personalisation
The Walgreens Boots Alliance CIO on the importance of using personal data correctly and the impact technology has on the retailer’s strategy.
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Q&A: Walgreens Boots Alliance's global CIO Anthony Roberts
Ahead of Retail Week’s Tech & Ecomm conference, we talk to one of the speakers about the challenges he faces, cyber security and Apple Pay
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Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints Pessina as CEO and buys Liz Earle
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Stefano Pessina as its chief executive and acquired British beauty brand Liz Earle.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance to close 200 US stores as part of cost-saving initiative
Walgreens Boots Alliance has revealed plans to close 200 stores in its US retail pharmacy division as part of a three-year cost-saving initiative.
