All Boots articles – Page 29
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NewsIn pictures: BT Retail Week Technology Awards winners announced
Congratulations to all the winners of the BT Retail Week Technology Awards, which were presented at The Lancaster in London last night.
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NewsPessina: Walgreens deal will not mean job cuts at Alliance Boots
Alliance Boots executive chairman Stefano Pessina has insisted there will not be job cuts as a result of the merger with US pharmaceuticals giant Walgreens.
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AnalysisAlliance Boots: The attractions of the US pharmacy market
Alliance Boots’ strategic partnership with US pharmacy giant Walgreens is likely to herald a period of fundamental change for the retailer as it takes significant steps into the huge North American market.
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NewsAlliance Boots in game-changing tie up with US giant Walgreens
Alliance Boots and US pharmacy giant Walgreens are set to form a strategic partnership that will make it the “global leader in pharmacy and health retailing” with more than 11,000 stores in 12 countries.
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NewsPark Group reports leap in pre-tax profit
Park Group has recorded a 23% leap in pre-tax profit to £8.6m in the last year.
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NewsSuperdrug considers localised product offer
Superdrug is considering localising its product offer in stores to better meet local needs.
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NewsBoots launches new food range in bid to build market share
Boots is aiming to build food market share with the launch later this year of a range built around evening meals, and may even sell wine.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How own-brand has driven Boots' performance
Many retailers across the board are shifting focus to own-brand product in a bid to generate loyalty as they battle to draw shoppers through the doors.
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NewsAlliance Boots' trading profit soars as it targets international growth
Alliance Boots, parent of health and beauty retailer Boots, has posted double digit annual growth despite a “difficult” economic climate.
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AnalysisQuotes of the day from the Retail Week Supply Chain Summit
Supply chain leaders on the big issues they face.
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NewsBoots backs Government parenting scheme
Health and beauty retailer Boots has teamed up with the Government in a £5m scheme to supply mums and dads with £100 vouchers to attend parenting classes.
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AnalysisPhoto developing services: What do retailers need to know?
The digitalisation of photography has hastened the demise of traditional processing methods and retailers are acting decisively to stay up to speed.
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AnalysisSolving the supply chain dilemma
Should online and store stock be managed from one place, or is it best to separate the two? Rachael Revesz looks at developing a supply chain.
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NewsBoots refreshes pharmacy services to reflect rising longevity
Boots has refreshed its pharmacies as the health and beauty retailer prepares to launch a condition-led service to support people as they live longer.
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NewsGovernment rules out permanently relaxing Sunday trading hours
Minister for business and enterprise Mark Prisk said there are “absolutely no plans” to permanently relax Sunday trading hours after legislation was passed yesterday to relax trading laws during the Olympic Games.
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NewsBoots to close 160 in-store photo labs
Boots could cut up to 200 jobs when its closes 160 in-store photo processing labs.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsJML shopping programme to debut on ITV1
JML to air first shopping programme on a mainstream channel that enables viewers to buy products.
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NewsMorrisons marketing director Richard Lancaster stands down
Morrisons marketing director Richard Lancaster has stood down amid a reshuffle of its commercial division.
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NewsBoots to expand into China
Boots will push into China “in the coming years” as the retailer’s parent continues to expand globally.