Boots: healthy growth
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Boots sought to diversify with the acquisitions of Do It All and Halfords and this was not successful. The company's main activity, a drugstore chain, is financially strong, as is shown by the company's share buy-back. The company's dominance in the UK restricts growth somewhat, though demographic factors should boost demand in the market as a whole. The company has also seen a rise in sales for its non-prescription drugs and this market should continue to grow.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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The Boots Company
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Boots Company has a strong position in the retailing of toiletries in Britain. The company should benefit from the expansion of the British healthcare market, though supermarkets are providing competition.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Boots
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The performance of Boots is examined in detail. The company could be affected by a ruling on the price of over-the-counter drugs, which affects retailers.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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