Boots turns in strong Irish Christmas sales

Boots the Chemists today said its Irish stores have turned in a solid Christmas performance, with strong growth in both health and beauty. Boots currently has 32 stores in Ireland, employing 1,200.

In a trading statement today, Boots said overall group sales for the third quarter ended 31 December 2003 were up by 5.2% from good growth in Boots the Chemists and continuing strong growth in Boots Healthcare International.