Across the US, pharmacies are fighting for survival, with prescription drug margins being squeezed
Potential deal highlights mounting distress facing the retail pharmacy industry
Launch of same-day services adds to pressure on struggling pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens
Sebastian James leaves in November as Walgreens indicates IPO or disposal for UK retailer is off the table
Owner of Boots and Duane Reade sees stretched customers and lower prescription reimbursements hitting margins
The transfer of pension obligations fixes one of the parent company’s problems
Pharmacy chain struggling with weakening demand for Covid vaccines and rising competition
Pharmacy group slashes earnings forecast as market softens and customers tighten belts
Purchase is hardly a bargain, but the owner of VillageMD does not have much of a choice
Acquisition set to deliver multibillion profit for private equity investor Warburg Pincus
Sales rise 15% in the three months to August despite slump in pharmacy services
UK pharmacy chain has increased market share but detractors say tired stores have dented its reputation
Owner of UK pharmacy and beauty group blames market turmoil for bids below its expectations
A successful bid with Apollo could lead to Boots becoming a high street name in India
Offer values UK group at between £5bn and £6bn and will allow US parent to keep a minority stake
Private equity group teams up with India’s largest company in attempt to buy UK pharmacy chain
Bain Capital and CVC Capital failed to make bid ahead of deadline last week
Private equity companies are jointly considering an approach for UK chemist, say insiders
Highest US growth in two decades helps ‘continued rebound’ in revenue and profit
Investment bank will weigh possible sale or spin-off of pharmacy chain
Many backlashes stem from plan changes to ensure bonuses were paid out during pandemic
Incoming chief will be the only African-American woman running an S&P 500 company when she takes over in March
Roz Brewer will become only black woman to run an S&P 500 company
US drug wholesaler’s purchase of distributor owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance aids Europe push
Shares in Walgreens and CVS hit as ecommerce giant offers huge discounts on prescription drugs
