All Boots articles – Page 10
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NewsBoots owner set to lose billions on sale of health and beauty giant
US retailer Walgreens faces losing billions after the private equity firms earmarked to take over Boots valued the retailer much lower than Walgreens’ official price tag.
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NewsBoots extends Price Advantage scheme to online and more products
Health and beauty giant Boots has bolstered the number of products available to members of its Price Advantage loyalty programme and launched it online.
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NewsBoots’ sales ‘bounce back’ as beauty and online revenues climb
Boots has recorded a strong uplift in sales across its stores and online operations as boss Seb James says the retailer “continues to bounce back strongly from the pandemic”.
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AnalysisPersonalisation, promotions and payments – Boots and Farfetch on the next frontier of in-store tech
After growing accustomed to the convenience of online deliveries over the past two years, consumers now need compelling reasons to look up from their screens and retailers face a battle to bring shoppers back to physical locations. Retail Week looks at the cutting-edge tech that could help them win the fight.
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NewsBoots bidders assemble for £7bn takeover
Bidders for high street chemist Boots are set to meet with bosses this week as the takeover race intensifies.
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AnalysisTracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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NewsBids for health and beauty giant Boots expected today
Indicative bids for health and beauty giant Boots are expected to be submitted today, it is understood.
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NewsBoots to sell lateral flow tests for £5.99 after government scraps free testing
Boots will begin selling single lateral flow tests to customers from £5.99 from February 23, after the government announced it was scrapping free testing.
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NewsBoots suitors given until end of the month for fresh bids
Prospective bidders for Boots have been given until the end of the month to place first-round bids in the £7bn battle shaping up for the health and beauty retailer.
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AnalysisDeliveroo, Boots and L’Occitane lift lid on strategic priorities
Retail leaders reveal how partnerships, supply chain innovation and CX optimisation are helping them forge a path ahead.
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NewsBoots owner Walgreens kicks off sale amid fresh approaches
Walgreens Boots Alliance is understood to have launched the sales process for Boots, which could be valued as highly as £7bn.
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AnalysisThinking outside the box: how retail subscription services are evolving post-pandemic
Retail subscription boxes across categories were one of the big winners in the first year of the pandemic, but many expected their popularity to fall away. Retail Week looks at how these services have adapted to changing customer behaviours
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NewsAsda owners the Issa brothers eye up Boots
Entrepreneurs Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the owners of Asda, are considering acquiring health and beauty giant Boots which has been put up for sale by Walgreens.
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NewsBoots unveils lower prices in store for Advantage Card holders
Boots has introduced discounted prices on selected products in store for Advantage Card holders.
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NewsPrivate equity firms Bain Capital and CVC set to team up for Boots bid
Two of the world’s largest buyout firms Bain Capital and CVC have reportedly joined forces to launch a joint takeover bid for Boots.
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NewsBoots sales strengthen as Walgreens Boots Alliance raises guidance
Boots recorded an increase in first-quarter sales as parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) raised its full-year profit expectations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Back to full health – what would Boots need from a new owner?
While Boots’ strategy has led to the growth of certain categories over the pandemic, some areas of the business are suffering due to underinvestment. Retail Week examines what a potential new owner of the retailer would need to focus on in order to bring Boots back to full health.
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Opinion‘If Boots is on the block, Tesco and Murphy look primed to swoop’
Walgreens Boots Alliance is thought to be seeking a buyer for its UK business – and Tesco could provide the perfect suitor, writes Retail Week editor Luke Tugby
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NewsBoots owner considers £5bn sale of health and beauty powerhouse
Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering options for its Boots business, including a sale that could bring a price tag of £5bn or more.
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AnalysisLights, camera, retail: How M&S, Boots and TikTok are merging content with commerce
From Singles’ Day livestreams to shoppable reality TV shows, the worlds of entertainment and retail are becoming more intertwined than ever. How can retailers win in the battle for consumer attention both in-store and on-screen?