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Phoenix opens depot in Aberdeen to meet ‘increasing demand’

Phoenix said the new depot will allow it to serve its customers "with even greater efficiency” in Scotland.

20 May 2025

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Numark: Where’s Labour’s economic model for hub and spoke law change?

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan welcomed the law change but questioned the lack of an economic blueprint.

02 May 2025

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Boots sales up 5% in first results since WBA takeover news

First quarterly results since news of acquisition show Boots online sales still growing.

09 Apr 2025

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Paydens’ losses double to £13m as lending agreement sees it sell branches

The chain had a difficult 2023-24 – but directors say it will turn a profit this year

07 Apr 2025

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Well makes £13m loss as it exits dozens of ‘non-core’ branches

'A challenging year for the business' say directors as latest Well accounts published

26 Mar 2025

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Alliance Healthcare to ‘prioritise customer service’ as it axes warehouses

Wholesaler plans to close two warehouses as it invests in new facility.

12 Mar 2025

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Boots parent company bought for $23.7bn

The long-rumoured deal has come off, sparking speculation on the future of Boots UK.

07 Mar 2025

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Fresh speculation around Boots’ future as US parent ‘could be sold tomorrow’

Allegedly imminent Walgreens sale could lead to a public listing for Boots.

05 Mar 2025

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Pressures survey deadline extended

CPE has extended the deadline for its Pharmacy Pressures Survey to Monday March 10.

27 Feb 2025

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Pharmacy chain sells five branches after ‘strategic review’

Sykes Chemist Group sold the pharmacies to Manchester-based Everest Pharmacy Ltd.

27 Feb 2025

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Boots stock exchange listing a possibility after reports of ‘dead’ deal revived

Will they or won't they? Fresh US speculation about Walgreens sale

20 Feb 2025

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Asda responds as area manager ‘encourages weekly hypertension service targets’

Chain responds after area manager 'recommends giving staff weekly targets'.

14 Feb 2025

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NPA: 1 in 8 people have seen local pharmacy close

Up to 7 million people in England have seen their local pharmacy close since 2017, according to a new analysis.

07 Feb 2025

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‘Mostly dead’: Sale of Boots parent company expected to fall through

Reports of climbdown from a sale of WBA to New York private equity firm.

30 Jan 2025

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We’ve exited our NHS pharmacy contract – it was that or go bust

Kent pharmacy owner makes the 'heart-wrenching' decision to focus solely on private services

24 Jan 2025

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A third of contractors want to sell up as broker reports ‘record’ sales

Christie & Co predicts a rise in pharmacy prices in 2025

16 Jan 2025

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