Boots hails another quarter of growth thanks to robust online sales

Boots has seen its second-quarter sales rise 5.9%, on top of a 16% increase in the prior year quarter thanks to strong online trading and an “excellent” Christmas.
In the three months to 29 February, footfall at the health and beauty giant was up both in-store and online as it continued to grow its market share.
Online sales via its website and app also rose by 16.8% in the period, with trade driven by buoyant sales of beauty and personal care products.
Meanwhile, in-store sales incr