All Walgreens Boots Alliance articles – Page 4
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AnalysisAnalysis: 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.
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Walgreens appoints George Fairweather as global chief financial officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed George Fairweather as its global chief financial officer.
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Retail Week Live: Dixons Carphone boss to review the changing retail scene
Change will be the central theme of the opening speech by Carphone Warehouse boss Sebastian James at this year’s Retail Week Live event.
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NRF: Walgreens exec advises retailers to invest heavily in loyalty schemes
Walgreens exec David Zychinski has warned against retailers being afraid of making high levels of investment in their loyalty schemes.
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US retailers celebrate best Christmas sales in 10 years
An improving labour market and a drop in fuel prices helped US retailers record their best Christmas sales in more than a decade.
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Walgreens shareholders approve £9.6bn Alliance Boots merger
Walgreens will complete the acquisition of Alliance Boots and subsequent merger tomorrow after receiving approval of its shareholders.
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Alliance Boots and Walgreens merger to complete ahead of schedule
Alliance Boots and Walgreens’ merger is expected to complete by the end of the year, months ahead of expectations.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on financial distress, retail sales in 2014 and Alliance Boots merger
Retail news round-up on December 24, 2014: More retailers in financial distress, Retail sales forecast to reach £342bn in 2014, Alliance Boots merger with Walgreens to complete by year-end
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Alliance Boots' Pessina to step up as interim head of Walgreens Alliance Boots
Stefano Pessina is to become boss of Walgreens Alliance Boots with Walgreens president Greg Wasson to retire when the businesses merge.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday, Walgreens, Tesco, and business rates
Retail news round-up on December 11, 2014: Black Friday biggest shopping day, Walgreens boss to retire, business rates thrown into question, and more.
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Analysis: Is supply chain speed a worthy retail investment?
Amazon, Google and eBay believe ultra-fast fulfilment is the Holy Grail of retail, while others doubt it is worth the investment.
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Secrets of success: Leading retailers reveal what got them to the top
Chief executives from Waitrose, Asda and Shop Direct tell Retail Week about the people and experiences that got them where they are today.
