Walgreens Boots C&T plans

Published: 10-Sep-2014

When Walgreens announced on 6 August that it intended to complete its takeover of Alliance Boots, it signaled a major change in C&T distribution.

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When Walgreens announced on 6 August that it intended to complete its takeover of Alliance Boots, it signaled a major change in C&T distribution. The new company is three times the size of Boots, with buying muscle to match, a truly global footprint, and a vital partner for global brands, especially in C&T categories.

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