The US owner of Boots pharmacies in Ireland rated growth in sales in the Republic as “good” but gave no new details about whether it was mulling further expansion to its 86 outlets in the Republic and 84 stores in the North.

I’m a big fan of Barry M’s Coconut Infusion Nail Paint, so I was delighted to spot their new line of Coconut Infusion Gel Nail Paint. 

Parents of children with asthma have been found wanting when it comes to managing the condition, evidenced by the almost one in eight who had to bring their child to the emergency department last year.

Gentle touch

MANDATE trade union and Boots pharmacies today agreed upon a new pay deal for staff.