All Boots articles – Page 37
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NewsJohn Shannon sells Adams
Adams Childrenswear and Mini Mode have been sold to investment group Habib Alvi Investments, an arm of Habib Alvi Group.
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NewsFormer Boots boss Richard Baker joins private equity firm Advent
Former Alliance Boots chief executive Richard Baker has joined private equity group Advent International as an operating partner.
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AnalysisOlder workers invaluable to retail
Not everyone has welcomed the Government’s plans to review the standard retirement age, but older workers are invaluable to retail. Here, Charlotte Hardie talks to some of the industry’s mature stars
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Boots UK
The inside opinion from head of recruitment services Paul Stretton
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NewsScott Wheway appointed chief of Best Buy Europe
Best Buy Europe – the European joint venture between Carphone Warehouse and US electricals giant Best Buy – has appointed former Tesco and Boots executive Scott Wheway as chief executive.
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OpinionA well deserved second chance?
Should people be given a second chance in business? Some lessons from the comebacks by George Davies and Andy Hornby
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NewsBoots UK severs ties with ethical body
Boots UK has ended its membership of ethical trading standards body the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), prompting criticism from the organisation.
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NewsMcArthurGlen lands Glasgow Airport deal
Outlet mall developer McArthurGlen has unveiled plans for its first UK airport operation, in Glasgow, and is in talks to secure a further wave of sites across the country.
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NewsAlliance Boots hires former HBOS chief Andy Hornby
Updated: Alliance Boots has confirmed it will hire former HBOS boss Andy Hornby as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisScott Wheway is embracing the challenge at Best Buy
The former Boots man has taken his time to find the right role but is relishing the challenge of Best Buy. George MacDonald reports.
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NewsCustomer ratings to be pooled across appliance retailers’ sites
Appliance e-tailer DRL plans to pool customer ratings and reviews from its own websites and white-label sites it runs for other retailers including Boots.
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NewsFormer Boots chief Scott Wheway takes top Best Buy role
Former Boots the Chemists managing director Scott Wheway has been named chief operating officer of Best Buy International and will play a key role in launching the retailer in Europe.
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NewsRetailers opt for shopfitting security
Retailers’ worries about the financial security of some of the UK’s largest shopfitting companies is opening doors for Wates.
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AnalysisStefano Pessina is picture of good health at Boots
Despite pressure from the supermarkets, Boots is prospering under private ownership. Jennifer Creevy explains how Stefano Pessina’s vision is working
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NewsAlliance Boots profit surge
Alliance Boots has reported a rise in profits and is confident about the year to come
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NewsWestfield service charge dispute progressing slower than hoped
A dispute between Westfield and a group of retailers including Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and Boots over service charge levels is ongoing despite indications from the Australian developer that a reduction was imminent.
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NewsBoots Opticians successfully merges with Dollond & Aitchison
Alliance Boots has successfully merged Boots Opticians with Dollond & Aitchison, forming the second biggest optical chain in the UK.
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OpinionPharmacies: convenience or community?
Supermarkets keep broadening their offer and time- and cash-strapped shoppers are only too happy take advantage. But when it comes to health and pharmaceuticals, can the supermarkets’ convenience trump the specialists’ customer care?
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NewsBoots proves anti-ageing cream is genuine
Health and beauty giant Boots has carried out an independent test to prove its No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum has long-term anti-ageing benefits.