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Alliance Boots loses out in Sweden

Alliance Boots is understood to have lost out in Swedens auction of part of its state-owned Apoteket pharmacy chain.

Andy Hornby set to earn more than £1m at Boots

Andy Hornby is set to earn more that £1m a year as Alliance Boots chief executive.

Alliance Boots revenue up 11.6%

Health and beauty group Alliance Boots has reported revenue up 11.6% to £9bn for the six months to September 30 and said it is well positioned for the second half including the key Christmas trading period.

Former 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.

Stefano Pessina defends Andy Hornby hiring as key to Alliance Boots progress

Stefano Pessina has said that Alliance Boots? 115,000 staff should not be concerned at the appointment of Andy Hornby as group chief executive, despite his association with the HBoS shipwreck.

Alliance 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.

Boots eyes more drive-throughs after trial success

Boots is to expand its drive-through pharmacy business on the back of soaring sales at its trial location.

Waitrose strikes Boots deal and plans convenience stores

Waitrose has partnered with Boots in a deal enabling both to sell each others products in their shops and unveiled plans for a 300-strong network of convenience stores.

Former 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.

Alchemy's Jon Moulton warns of defaults

One third of companies controlled by UK mid-market private equity groups may default on their debts, a leading private equity chief has warned.

Boots signs up 50 retailers for new online loyalty venture

Boots has agreed deals with about 50 companies that will allow its customers to pick up Advantage Card loyalty points when they shop online with other retailers.

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.

Boots Opticians, Boots UK and Boots Ireland win recognition as employers of choice

For the second year running, Boots Opticians and Boots UK have each achieved a place in the Sunday Times top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For rankings.

Scott 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.

Waitrose chases convenience market and signs deal with Boots UK

Waitrose is to make a major play for the convenience market, and has embarked on a partnership with Boots UK to sell select product ranges in each others stores.

BT Retail Week Technology Awards shortlist revealed

The 60-strong shortlist for this years BT Retail Week Technology Awards has been announced.

Best Buy bolsters UK team with ex-Kingfisher man Kevin Styles

Electricals giant Best Buy has strengthened its UK team as it prepares to take on DSGi and Kesa when it launches here next year.

Retailers opt for shopfitting security

Retailers? worries about the financial security of some of the UK?s largest shopfitting companies is opening doors for Wates.

New chairman for Threshers owner

First Quench Retailing, the owner of off licence chain Threshers, has appointed a new chairman.

Hollister to debut in Scotland with Aberdeen signing

US fashion retailer Hollister is on the verge of signing for its first Scottish store at the new Aberdeen retail development Union Square.

Sainsbury?s appoints Rob Fraser as new IT director

Sainsbury?s has appointed former Boots group IT director Rob Fraser to its operating board as IT director, replacing Angela Morrison, who leaves the grocer this summer after four years as IT and change director. 

SouthGate scheme in Bath opens its doors

Baths SouthGate shopping centre opened its doors today.

John Shannon sells Adams

Adams Childrenswear and Mini Mode have been sold to investment group Habib Alvi Investments, an arm of Habib Alvi Group.

Alchemy boss Jon Moulton quits the private equity firm

Alchemy Partners boss Jon Moulton has quit the private equity firm after a bust-up over strategy.

Retailers are responding to obesity, claims BRC

Retailers are demonstrating the effectiveness of working with customers to help them make the lifestyle changes needed in the fight against obesity, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Asda hires former Boots man as supply director

Asda has appointed former Boots supply chain director Gavin Chappell as its supply director.

Threshers owner hit by another departure

Struggling Threshers owner First Quench Retailing has suffered a further blow as its head of supply chain left the retailer.

Retail round up - The Sunday papers

Next cuts bonus targets for executives, Alliance Boots surprises City with 20% increase in trading profits, Warning on falling beer sales, Scotland to weather the crunch.

Irish government called on to honour rent pledge

Leading retailers on Irelands top shopping street have petitioned the European Parliament to flag up the anti-competitive upward-only rents system amid fears that the Irish government is dragging its heels on its pledge to abolish the system.

Retail chiefs predict flat Christmas

Andrew Higginson, chief executive of Tescos Retailing Services division, said the market will be flat at best for UK retailers over Christmas.