Boots has confirmed it will close around 200 stores in the UK over the next 18 months after completing a review of its store portfolio, though it said that most staff would be transferred to other branches. “Walgreens Boots Aliance has now approved an outline plan to consolidate around 200, principally local pharmacy, stores where we have a large number within proximity,” said Seb James, managing director of Boots UK.
Boots has confirmed it will close around 200 stores in the UK over the next 18 months after completing a review of its store portfolio, though it said that most staff would be transferred to other branches. “Walgreens Boots Aliance has now approved an outline plan to consolidate around 200, principally local pharmacy, stores where we have a large number within proximity,” said Seb James, managing director of Boots UK.
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