Weak market conditions hits trading at Boots

WEAK market conditions in the market hindered the first-half trading performance of healthcare retailer Boots, according to its parent company.

Although the retailer’s owner, the Alliance Boots group, reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue for the six months to the end of September; the main strength came from its core British operations.

Group chief executive Andy Hornby said management was pleased with the way the group has performed, “given the challenging trading conditions across Europe”.