Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
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Notable Quotes
"They should invest in the rest of the chain because they've got such a big store portfolio that I think some of the smaller stores have really lacked investment over time."
— Sofie Willmott , Executive
"It's the best-value store card in terms of bang for your buck."
— Jackie Naghten , Executive
"She mainly shops at Boots for skincare, first aid and medicine, but thinks prices for its sanitary products are 'ridiculously expensive'."
— Katie Burrows , Influencer
"I wish you could use your points for a partial transaction like you can in Holland and Barrett."
— Lewis Harrison , Influencer
"The Advantage card gives Boots a unique understanding of their customers."
— Natalie Berg , Other
Key People
Jackie Naghten is a retail industry veteran with experience at several prominent stores.
Katie Burrows is a consumer who shops at Boots primarily for skincare and medicine.
Lewis Harrison is a consumer who is familiar with Boots' loyalty card program.
A retail analyst commenting on Primark's pricing strategy.
Sofie Willmott is an associate director and analyst at GlobalData Retail.
Yasmin Trimble is a consumer who regularly shops for beauty products at Boots.
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The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
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