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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Boots launches huge Super Sunday Savings sale with up to 50% off and prices start from just £2
IT'S the event millions of thrifty shoppers have been patiently waiting for. And now Boots Super Sunday Savings returns this Sunday with up to 50% off a wide range of premium beauty, fragrance, parenting, electrical beauty, and wellness products. 3 3 3 For one day only, customers can shop top brands like Estée Lauder, Garmin, Oral-B, and many more - exclusively at It's a not-to-be-missed opportunity to grab incredible discounts across must-have products. Thrifty bargain hunters will be able to snap up cut-price goodies for as little as £2.80 - making it an epic weekend you don't want to sleep on. According to a sneak peek, there are plenty of stand-out deals, ranging from posh designer scents to make-up and even viral beauty gadgets. One of the top picks is the cult favourite Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, down from an eye-watering £89 to a more affordable £59.33 - saving you a staggering £29.67. And don't be fooled by the 50ml size - the bottle might be small, but it's mighty. The viral serum, which has won over an astronomical 22,000 positive reviews, infuses skin with 72-hour moisture and targets dryness, fine lines and wrinkles. Leaving your complexion looking smoother, younger and beautifully radiant, it's no wonder this designer skincare has become a go-to staple in beauty bags across the world. Meanwhile, if your perfume is running low, it's worth nabbing Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum, on sale for just £39.60 down from £66. The wallet-friendly pick is a sumptuous floral bouquet offering a moment of intense femininity. I got sparkly white teeth in Dubai & they only cost £2k, trolls say they're clearly 'fake' An orange blossom, shinning like the sun at its peak, illuminates an opulent yet delicate jasmine flower. This luminous and profoundly sensual scent prolongs itself in the sweet addiction of honey rose and the warmth of patchouli and cedars notes - it's sure to be a hit this summer. Another find that's caught the eyes of Boots shoppers - and one that's made it to the sale - is No7 Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette. Where has Boots closed stores? BOOTS has never given a full list of the 300 stores closing. Here's what we know so far about some of the locations where branches that have gone for good. Pool, Cornwall Cambrone, Cornwall Redruth, Cornwall Wood Street, Swindon, Wiltshire Clifton, Yorkshire Cliftonville, Kent Pemberton, Wigan Littlehampton, West Sussex Hough Lane, Layland, Lancashire Front Street, Prudhoe Rhos on Sea, Wales Colwyn Bay, Wales Portland Walk, Barrow Gestridge Road, Teignbridge Caerleon Road, Newport Chepstow Road, Newport Carlyon Road, St Austell, Cornwall St Blazey, Cornwall Lurgan Chard Road, Plymouth Mannamead Road, Plymouth Claremont Street, Plymouth Heathside Road, Woking UEA campus Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff Holywell, Flintshire (Wales) Windhill Road, Wakefield Upper Warrengate, Wakefield Glastonbury Uppingham Road, Leicester Guildford Road, Woking Kings Square, York Warminster Gorleston, Great Yarmouth High Row, Darlington Mudge Way, Plymouth Mount Pleasant, Exeter Kirkby Ashfield Originally setting you back £30, the palette will be slashed to just £20.10 and boasts 15 magical shades to create endless shimmering day to night looks. If you're a mega beauty buff like we are, you've come across the viral LED beauty technology - and on Sunday, Boots will cut the price of the trendy Sensse Silhouette LED Neck Mask to just £86.66. The nifty gadget, originally priced at an eye-watering £129.99, addresses multiple skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, dry, rough texture, sun damaged skin, hormonal spots and blemishes. Within four weeks, the LED mask will unveil a visibly refined, youthful neck and décolletage - no clinic needed! Online, the savvy gadget boasts an impressive 4.7-star rating, with many noting it's improved their skin texture and makes their wrinkles ''smaller''. Meanwhile, if you're into gym - or simply fancy giving your muscles a good massage from the comfort of your home - make sure to check out the cut-price Theragun Prime by Therabody (5th Generation). On Sunday, this fitness must-have will be slashed from an astronomical £349 to £209.40. It comes with four high-quality foam attachments and five built-in muscle massager speeds, each shown with individual LED indicators. Boots has also got plenty of offers to look for if you're a parent of have a baby shower to attend in the upcoming weeks. Some of the products shoppers will be able to get on the cheap include Mothercare My First Floral Summer Dungaree and Bodysuit for just £10.05, Boots Baby Muslin Squares 3 Pack for just £2.81 and Tutti Bambini Baby Beanbag, £59.25 down from £79.
The Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Boots Ireland admits misleading Black Friday toothbrush and perfume discounts in court
BOOTS IRELAND HAS admitted breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale, triggering a Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) investigation. The retail giant was summoned to appear before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court today, with the case centred on electric toothbrushes and perfume. It was prosecuted under a law that compelled traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. The case centred on Oral B toothbrushes. Noting that the wrongly advertised price information stemmed from 'human error', the firm's lack of prior convictions and its guilty plea, Judge Halpin said Boots could avoid a court conviction. He adjourned the case until June 26, saying that if it paid €4,624 toward the CCPC costs and €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity, he would apply the Probation of Offender's Act. It was among the first batch of prosecutions under new sales pricing rules introduced in 2022. Cathal Ó Braonáin BL, for the competition regulator, said the offence arises when a retailer announces a reduced selling cost without announcing the product's prior price, which must be the lowest offered by that trader in the preceding 30 days. Boots Ireland pleaded guilty to a sample count, with two others withdrawn. Counsel explained that a proposal was accepted on the basis that the company would pay costs and the court would hear facts on all three charges. Mr Ó Braonáin said CCPC authorised officer David Mulholland was tasked with overseeing and managing traders' price reduction announcements on their websites for the November 17, 2023, Black Friday sale. Data collected from Boots revealed there had been three breaches. The first involved a black limited edition Oral-B iO 10 electric toothbrush, which was advertised for sale at €470, and the prior price indicated was €999.99. Advertisement The date of the reduction announcement was November 16, 2023, but that was not the lowest price applied to the product over the previous 30 days. Judge Halpin heard that from November 11 – 14, it was offered for sale at €470, the same price, so €999.99 was not the correct prior price. The next item was another Oral B electric toothbrush advertised on November 16 for €240, with the indicated prior sale price being €590.99. However, from November 9 – 14, it was offered at a lower cost of €228. The final charge involved the sale of Dior Eau de Toilette at €104 when the previous price indicated was €123, but it had been offered at a lower cost of €94 earlier that month. Boots' solicitor, Eoin Mac Aodha, pleaded for leniency, telling Judge Halpin that it was a human error and the firm was remorseful. He stressed that there were about 104,000 products on promotion on Black Friday, and these offences represented a tiny number of items on sale. A full review of internal processes has since taken place, and guidance, protocols, and governance have been updated. Mr MacAodha submitted that Boots was happy to make a charitable donation and to pay costs. Judge Halpin remarked that Boots was a very reputable firm in Ireland with branches and employees throughout the country, and he noted a senior compliance officer from the company had travelled over from the UK to attend the proceedings. The charge came under the European Union (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) (Amendment) Regulations introduced in November 2022. Following the court hearing, Brian McHugh, Chairperson of the CCPC, said: 'Misleading sale discounts harm consumers and harm competition. Businesses need to be able to compete for consumers openly and honestly on price. 'Transparency around sales discounts allows consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases and to shop with confidence.' Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances, Rath-Wood Home and Garden World pleaded guilty to the same charges on March 10. Today, Judge Halpin noted they had each paid €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners and the costs of the CCPC; consequently, he spared them convictions and applied the Probation of Offenders Act in their cases.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major retailer to pay over €5k to charity & CCPC after admitting breaking new pricing laws during Black Friday sales
BOOTS Ireland has admitted breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale, triggering a Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) investigation. The retail giant was summonsed to appear before Judge Anthony Halpin at Advertisement It was prosecuted under a law that compelled traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. The case centred on Oral B toothbrushes. Noting that the wrongly advertised price information stemmed from "human error", the firm's lack of prior convictions and its guilty plea, Judge Halpin said He adjourned the case until June 26, saying that if it paid €4,624 toward the CCPC costs and €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity, he would apply the Probation of Offender's Act. It was among the first batch of prosecutions under new sales pricing rules introduced in 2022. Advertisement Read more in Money Cathal Ó Braonáin BL, for the competition regulator, said the offence arises when a retailer announces a reduced selling cost without announcing the product's prior price, which must be the lowest offered by that trader in the preceding 30 days. Boots Ireland pleaded guilty to a sample count, with two others withdrawn. Counsel explained that a proposal was accepted on the basis that the company would pay costs and the court would hear facts on all three charges. Mr Ó Braonáin said CCPC authorised officer David Mulholland was tasked with overseeing and managing traders' price reduction announcements on their websites for the November 17, 2023, Black Friday sale. Data collected from Boots revealed there had been three breaches. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Exclusive Latest The first involved a black limited edition Oral-B iO 10 electric toothbrush, which was advertised for sale at €470, and the prior price indicated was €999.99. The date of the reduction announcement was November 16, 2023, but that was not the lowest price applied to the product over the previous 30 days. INCORRECT PRIOR PRICE Judge Halpin heard that from November 11 to 14, it was offered for sale at €470, the same price, so €999.99 was not the correct prior price. The next item was another Oral B electric toothbrush advertised on November 16 for €240, with the indicated prior sale price being €590.99. However, from November 9 to 14, it was offered at a lower cost of €228. Advertisement The final charge involved the sale of Dior Eau de Toilette at €104 when the previous price indicated was €123, but it had been offered at a lower cost of €94 earlier that month. Boots' solicitor, Eoin Mac Aodha, pleaded for leniency, telling Judge Halpin that it was a human error and the firm was remorseful. TINY NUMBER He stressed that there were about 104,000 products on promotion on A full review of internal processes has since taken place, and guidance, protocols, and governance have been updated. Advertisement Mr MacAodha submitted that Boots was happy to make a charitable donation and to pay costs. Judge Halpin remarked that Boots was a very reputable firm in HARM CAUSED The charge came under the European Union (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) (Amendment) Regulations introduced in November 2022. Following the court hearing, Brian McHugh, Chairperson of the CCPC, said: 'Misleading sale discounts harm consumers and harm competition. Businesses need to be able to compete for consumers openly and honestly on price. Advertisement 'Transparency around sales discounts allows consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases and to shop with confidence.' Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances, Rath-Wood Home and Garden World Today, Judge Halpin noted they had each paid €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners and the costs of the CCPC. Consequently, he spared them convictions and applied the Probation of Offenders Act in their cases. 1 Boots Ireland has admitted breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Boots Ireland guilty of misleading Black Friday discounts
Boots Ireland has admitted breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale, triggering a Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) investigation. The retail giant was summonsed to appear before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court today, with the case centred on electric toothbrushes and perfume. It was prosecuted under a law that compelled traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. The case centred on Oral B toothbrushes. Noting that the wrongly advertised price information stemmed from "human error", the firm's lack of prior convictions and its guilty plea. Judge Halpin said Boots could avoid a court conviction. He adjourned the case until June 26, saying that if it paid €4,624 toward the CCPC costs and €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity, he would apply the Probation of Offender's Act. It was among the first batch of prosecutions under new sales pricing rules introduced in 2022. Cathal Ó Braonáin BL, for the competition regulator, said the offence arises when a retailer announces a reduced selling cost without announcing the product's prior price, which must be the lowest offered by that trader in the preceding 30 days. Boots Ireland pleaded guilty to a sample count, with two others withdrawn. Counsel explained that a proposal was accepted on the basis that the company would pay costs and the court would hear facts on all three charges. Mr Ó Braonáin said CCPC authorised officer David Mulholland was tasked with overseeing and managing traders' price reduction announcements on their websites for the November 17, 2023, Black Friday sale. Data collected from Boots revealed there had been three breaches. The first involved a black limited edition Oral-B iO 10 electric toothbrush, which was advertised for sale at €470, and the prior price indicated was €999.99. The date of the reduction announcement was November 16, 2023, but that was not the lowest price applied to the product over the previous 30 days. Judge Halpin heard that from November 11 – 14, it was offered for sale at €470, the same price, so €999.99 was not the correct prior price. The next item was another Oral B electric toothbrush advertised on November 16 for €240, with the indicated prior sale price being €590.99. However, from November 9 – 14, it was offered at a lower cost of €228. The final charge involved the sale of Dior Eau de Toilette at €104 when the previous price indicated was €123, but it had been offered at a lower cost of €94 earlier that month. Boots' solicitor, Eoin Mac Aodha, pleaded for leniency, telling Judge Halpin that it was a human error and the firm was remorseful. He stressed that there were about 104,000 products on promotion on Black Friday, and these offences represented a tiny number of items on sale. A full review of internal processes has since taken place, and guidance, protocols, and governance have been updated. Mr MacAodha submitted that Boots was happy to make a charitable donation and to pay costs. Judge Halpin remarked that Boots was a very reputable firm in Ireland with branches and employees throughout the country, and he noted a senior compliance officer from the company had travelled over from the UK to attend the proceedings. The charge came under the European Union (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) (Amendment) Regulations introduced in November 2022. Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances, Rath-Wood Home and Garden World pleaded guilty to the same charges on March 10. Today, Judge Halpin noted they had each paid €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners and the costs of the CCPC; consequently, he spared them convictions and applied the Probation of Offenders Act in their cases. Following the court hearing, Brian McHugh, Chairperson of the CCPC, said: "Misleading sale discounts harm consumers and harm competition. Businesses need to be able to compete for consumers openly and honestly on price. "Transparency around sales discounts allows consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases and to shop with confidence."
RTÉ News
7 days ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Boots Ireland guilty of misleading Black Friday discounts
Boots Ireland has admitted breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale, triggering a Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) investigation. The retail giant was summonsed to appear before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court today, with the case centred on electric toothbrushes and perfume. It was prosecuted under a law that compelled traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. The case centred on Oral B toothbrushes. Noting that the wrongly advertised price information stemmed from "human error", the firm's lack of prior convictions and its guilty plea, Judge Halpin said Boots could avoid a court conviction. He adjourned the case until June 26, saying that if it paid €4,624 toward the CCPC costs and €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity, he would apply the Probation of Offender's Act. It was among the first batch of prosecutions under new sales pricing rules introduced in 2022. Cathal Ó Braonáin BL, for the competition regulator, said the offence arises when a retailer announces a reduced selling cost without announcing the product's prior price, which must be the lowest offered by that trader in the preceding 30 days. Boots Ireland pleaded guilty to a sample count, with two others withdrawn. Counsel explained that a proposal was accepted on the basis that the company would pay costs and the court would hear facts on all three charges. Mr Ó Braonáin said CCPC authorised officer David Mulholland was tasked with overseeing and managing traders' price reduction announcements on their websites for the November 17, 2023, Black Friday sale. Data collected from Boots revealed there had been three breaches. The first involved a black limited edition Oral-B iO 10 electric toothbrush, which was advertised for sale at €470, and the prior price indicated was €999.99. The date of the reduction announcement was November 16, 2023, but that was not the lowest price applied to the product over the previous 30 days. Judge Halpin heard that from November 11 – 14, it was offered for sale at €470, the same price, so €999.99 was not the correct prior price. The next item was another Oral B electric toothbrush advertised on November 16 for €240, with the indicated prior sale price being €590.99. However, from November 9 – 14, it was offered at a lower cost of €228. The final charge involved the sale of Dior Eau de Toilette at €104 when the previous price indicated was €123, but it had been offered at a lower cost of €94 earlier that month. Boots' solicitor, Eoin Mac Aodha, pleaded for leniency, telling Judge Halpin that it was a human error and the firm was remorseful. He stressed that there were about 104,000 products on promotion on Black Friday, and these offences represented a tiny number of items on sale. A full review of internal processes has since taken place, and guidance, protocols, and governance have been updated. Mr MacAodha submitted that Boots was happy to make a charitable donation and to pay costs. Judge Halpin remarked that Boots was a very reputable firm in Ireland with branches and employees throughout the country, and he noted a senior compliance officer from the company had travelled over from the UK to attend the proceedings. Following the court hearing, Brian McHugh, Chairperson of the CCPC said misleading sale discounts harm consumers and harm competition. "Businesses need to be able to compete for consumers openly and honestly on price. "Transparency around sales discounts allows consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases and to shop with confidence," he added. The charge came under the European Union (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) (Amendment) Regulations introduced in November 2022. Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances, Rath-Wood Home and Garden World pleaded guilty to the same charges on March 10. Today, Judge Halpin noted they had each paid €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners and the costs of the CCPC; consequently, he spared them convictions and applied the Probation of Offenders Act in their cases.
