Health, wellness and beauty retailer Boots has added ready-to-go bundles on boots.com containing all the essentials for festivals, beach trips, and adventures; so customers can get the crucial items they need in just one click.
The three bundles are £20 each, consisting of five to seven products and with savings of over £10. For those still unsure what they need to pack for a summer trip, Boots has introduced three new packing lister pages on boots.com, providing inspiration on all the necessary (and most forgotten) items for “beachgoers, festival-lovers and adventure-seekers”.
YouGov research commissioned by Boots found 69% of UK consumers are considering a beach getaway, 67% are thinking about gearing up for a hike or walk, and almost a third (32%) are contemplating heading to a festival – so preparation is key. Yet, while 76% say a packing list would be helpful, only 28% make one every time.
Additionally, over half of UK shoppers (53%) admit they’ve forgotten something on a beach trip, 41% say the same for hiking or adventurous days out, and 21% have turned up to festivals without something important.
Across all types of trips, sunscreen consistently tops the list of forgotten items – an essential many consumers overlook until it’s too late. For beachgoers, the most commonly left-behind products also include sunglasses, insect bite cream, aftersun and insect repellent. For more active getaways like hikes and walks, blister plasters, insect repellent, and bite cream are high on the list of forgotten essentials. And at festivals, sunglasses, ear plugs and pain relief often don’t make it into the bag.
Furthermore, Boots partnership with Deliveroo may come in handy with over 750 products available for delivery in as little as 20 minutes, just a stone’s throw from the starting points of over 50 walking routes including Arthur’s Seat, and close to more than 20 popular beaches including Joss Bay, whilst music fans making their way to select day music festivals can place orders nearby too.
Boots has 1,800 stores across the country, alongside boots.com or the Boots app, with next day delivery and Click & Collect available.
Discover more about Boots’ omnichannel approach in an exclusive interview for the RetailX UK500 2025 report. Chloe Rigby spoke to Paula Bobbett, chief digital officer at the Elite retailer, about how the health and beauty giant is using technology to inspire its shoppers.
Read the full interview, or gain access to the 11th annual report here.
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