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Boots is a retailer which was established in 1849 by John Boot and is headquartered in Beeston, Nottingham, United Kingdom. The firm is a subsidiary of the American Holding company Walgreens Boots Alliance. Boots operates around 2336 stores across the UK under the following banners:

• Local Pharmacy
• Health & Beauty Store
• Flagship Store
• Travel & Airport Store

Boots United Kingdom employs around 52000 people.  In 2018, the company achieved a turnover of € 7.58 billion.

In 2014, the firm achieved the Big Tick Award from the Business in the Community for providing sustainable products and services. The company won the Multiple Practice of the Year Award at the prestigious Optician Awards 2018.

The core category of the company is personal care which consists of hair care, skincare, makeup, etc.          

Brands such as Liz Earle, Champneys and Botanics are available. 

Products are provided by the retailer under its private labels are as follows:

• Boots Pharmaceuticals: a range of supplements, hygiene ,oral care products and pharmaceutical products.
• Boots Soltan: face and skin care products for adults and children

In relation to logistics solutions, the firm operates a fleet of trucks to carry out deliveries.

UPDATES ON BOOTS ON 09/11/2020

Boots has added 28 new beauty brands to its current portfolio. 

Furthermore, Boots has removed single-use plastic from its packaging and has decided that it will no longer use glitter in its christmas gift packaging, greeting cards and wrapping paper. These measures have been implemented as customers’ demand for eco-friendly products has grown. 

Boots has also taken various health and safety measures and has been recognised as the ‘safest place to shop on the high street.’