BOOTS UK LIMITED

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1849-01-01

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Industry Context

This company is tracked across risk categories, including those related to its sector (e.g., Pharmaceutical Preparations, Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists' Sundries, Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores, Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores), including supply chain integrity, ESG practices, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance.

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UK retail chains begin cull with more than 200,000 job losses predicted in 2025 - World Socialist Web Site

2025-01-09 (wsws.org)

UK retail chains begin cull with more than 200,000 job losses predicted in 2025 - World Socialist Web Site

The Centre for Retail Research estimate around 170,000 jobs were lost in the UK’s retail sector in 2024. This was the highest number since the 200,000 lost in 2020 as a result of the forced closures during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Another troubled drugstore chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

2024-08-31 (inkl.com)

Another troubled drugstore chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The operator of a pharmacy chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Another troubled drugstore chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

2024-08-31 (inkl.com)

Another troubled drugstore chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The operator of a pharmacy chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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'Strategic acquisitions': Cohens buys seven pharmacies amid nearly £6m loss

2024-05-28 (chemistanddruggist.co.uk)

'Strategic acquisitions': Cohens buys seven pharmacies amid nearly £6m loss

Pharmacy multiple Cohens was hit with a big loss for 2023 while its sister wholesaler posted £7m in profit, their latest financial documents have revealed.

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Boots pensions dispute: PDA launches ‘first stage’ of formal complaints process

2023-12-20 (chemistanddruggist.co.uk)

Boots pensions dispute: PDA launches ‘first stage’ of formal complaints process

The pharmacy union has sent its members employed by Boots a “template” to complain to the multiple about changes to their pensions.

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Boots pensions dispute: PDA launches ‘first stage’ of formal complaints process

2023-12-20 (chemistanddruggist.co.uk)

Boots pensions dispute: PDA launches ‘first stage’ of formal complaints process

The pharmacy union has sent its members employed by Boots a “template” to complain to the multiple about changes to their pensions.

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Boots pharmacy reopens after Volkswagen crashed into storefront

2023-12-12 (chemistanddruggist.co.uk)

Boots pharmacy reopens after Volkswagen crashed into storefront

A Boots pharmacy in Liverpool was closed temporarily after a car crashed into its storefront, the local police force has said.

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Walgreens pledges to cut costs after posting full-year loss

2023-10-12 (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)

Walgreens pledges to cut costs after posting full-year loss

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) swung to a loss in financial 2023, following a pre-tax charge for opioid-related claims and litigation. The...

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Walgreens pledges to cut costs after posting full-year loss

2023-10-12 (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)

Walgreens pledges to cut costs after posting full-year loss

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) swung to a loss in financial 2023, following a pre-tax charge for opioid-related claims and litigation. The...

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Town centre Boots boarded up after raiders steal perfume in break in

2023-04-27 (kentonline.co.uk)

Town centre Boots boarded up after raiders steal perfume in break in

An entrance to a high street shop has been taped off and boarded up by police after burglars smashed their way in and stole perfume.

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Argos announces closure of store in Canterbury as expert fears for future of Kent's retail parks

2021-03-26 (kentonline.co.uk)

Argos announces closure of store in Canterbury as expert fears for future of Kent's retail parks

Retail parks in Kent will be a thing of the past within five to 10 years if their downward trend continues, a leading business expert believes.

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Ted Baker to cut 500 jobs as pandemic losses add to financial woe

2020-07-19 (theguardian.com)

Ted Baker to cut 500 jobs as pandemic losses add to financial woe

Fashion retailer hit by revenue drop of 36% on top of £79.9m loss last year

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