Boots to close 300 shops across the UK as online sales grow
- Boots, owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, will be closing 300 of its shops in the UK over the next year as part of a plan to consolidate the business. The affected stores will be those located close to each other, and it is reported that there will be no proposed job losses as staff will be offered work at nearby stores.
- Despite the closures, Boots reported strong retail sales and growth, with a 13.4% increase in the third quarter compared to the previous year. The rise in online sales outpaced footfall, indicating a shift towards online shopping. Sales on Boots.
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