1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (270+ words) Pharmacy and beauty chain Boots is in talks with an Australian rival and the billionaire Weston family over a potential "7. 5 billion sale. Australian pharmacy group Sigma Healthcare confirmed on Wednesday that it has held "preliminary discussions" over a takeover. The…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (395+ words) Boots has appointed Currys boss Alex Baldock to take on the high street healthcare and beauty chain's top job later this year. The planned appointment comes amid growing speculation that Britain's biggest chemist is preparing for a potential multibillion-pound stock…...