All Boots articles – Page 38
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Pessina vows to stay the distance
Stefano Pessina this week promised to invest in Alliance Boots for the long term as he revealed a sparkling year for the health and beauty business which he took private in June last year.
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Boots profits soar
Alliance Boots has unveiled a strong performance in its first year as a private company.
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AnalysisIrish charm
A friendly business culture and a free rein have made Rhys Iley’s directorship of Boots Ireland a refreshing change. He tells Charlotte Dennis-Jones what’s different on the Emerald Isle
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Opinion
Hopes live on for Boots debt deal
The idea that debt markets may be starting to relax again looked like a triumph of hope over experience as renewed attempts by Alliance Boots’ lenders to offload loans came to nought.
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Retailers sign environmental pledge
Top-flight retailers have come together to launch the first industry-wide climate change commitments.
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Boots’ customers’ bank details stolen
A theft from a courier van in Bristol has resulted in the personal details of more than 34,000 Alliance Boots customers and staff being stolen.
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Analysis
Health professional
Eight months ago, Boots UK stores director Simon Roberts took on the job of integrating 2,300 Boots and Alliance stores. Jennifer Creevy finds out how he’s getting on
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AnalysisWalking on air: retail at Heathrow Terminal 5
The opening of Heathrow Terminal 5 was a high-profile fiasco, but its retail offer will give passengers something to smile about. John Ryan takes a look at a new era of airport retailing
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New-look stores get T5 off to flying start
Cancelled flights, lost baggage and irate travellers grabbed the headlines, but the opening of Heathrow’s Terminal 5 represented a new dawn for travel retail.
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Boots to integrate its Alliance store estate
Alliance Boots has restructured its UK and Ireland store estate to integrate 900 Alliance Pharmacy shops into the Boots portfolio.
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Analysis
Less is more
Boots is on a mission to reduce shrinkage to new lows with integrated security systems. Head of loss prevention Robert Jennings talks Joanna Perry through the project
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Analysis
The importance of being earnest
So many retailers are jumping on the eco bandwagon that shoppers are becoming sceptical about the credibility of their promises. Katie Kilgallen says delivering on commitments will be crucial to keep them on side
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E-tailer Chemist Direct challenges health and beauty mark-ups
High street retailers have been criticised for “shocking” mark-ups on hundreds of health and beauty products.
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NewsRetail pays tribute to Pier creator Richards
Tributes have been pouring in for The Pier founder Alison Richards, who died at the weekend after a long battle with cancer.
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Analysis
Where’s the festive spirit?
Running a first-class store operation during the Christmas period is a challenge. Charlotte Dennis-Jones takes a walk down Oxford Street with Itim Consulting partner Simon Puryerto give their verdict on which retailers are holding up best under the festive pressure this year
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Analysis
Jail terms
Retailers have been crying out for more help with tackling crime. Could retail jails be the answer, or do they pose as many problems as they solve? Liz Morrell assesses the Government’s plans
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AnalysisChristmas ads: Let battle commence
Compelling Christmas ads can make or break a retailer’s festive season. Katie Kilgallen and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Bobby Hui settle in front of the TV to analyse this year’s efforts
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AnalysisThe age of the consumer
Charlotte Dennis-Jones and Katie Kilgallen look at the key characteristics of shoppers in four age groups and investigate how to earn brand loyalty
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Richard Baker quits Boots, Stefano Pessina becomes executive chairman
Alliance Boots chief executive Richard Baker has quit the health and beauty giant, after a management shake-up following its takeover by private equity giant KKR last month.
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Tops gets go-ahead
Tops Estates has been granted planning permission for 1,860 sq m of new retail space at its Ladysmith shopping centre at Ashton Under Lyme, Manchester.