Boots

Founded by John Boots, the pharmacy, beauty and health retailer has been a mainstay of the British high street for 175 years. Boots’ pharmacy-led outlets provide optician and hearing care services and digital photo printing. It sells clothing, food and drink, alongside its many beauty and health products. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Boots and the health and beauty sector.

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In pictures: Retail Week Awards 2026 winners gallery
2026-03-20T11:29:00+00:00
At the Retail Week Awards 2026, the industry came together to celebrate its best and brightest at a black-tie event hosted by presenter and musician Myleene Klass.
News
Retail Week Awards 2026 winners revealed
2026-03-19T23:00:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock and The Entertainer founders Gary and Catherine Grant were among the winners at the Retail Week Awards 2026.
Video
‘We’ll never forget what he did for our family’: Amar Aslam of Boots Opticians wins Pride of Retail Award
2026-03-19T23:00:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Amar Aslam from Boots Opticians has won the 2026 Pride of Retail Award. Discover his extraordinary story in our special video.

More on Boots

News

Boots strikes logistics deal to support online growth

2026-03-17T16:16:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Health and beauty giant Boots has signed a partnership with logistics group XPO to underpin its healthcare and online operations.

Analysis

Lessons in loyalty: New Look, Boots and Kingfisher’s digital leaders on driving lifetime spend

2026-03-05T07:00:00+00:00In paid partnership with SheerID, By Rebecca Taylor

Here we shine a spotlight on three retailers redefining loyalty through deeper personalisation and engagement. Explore their strategies in Retail Week’s Loyalty, Growth and the Future Consumer report

Boots to launch second beauty-only store in the South West
2026-03-04T10:36:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Five takeaways from Retail Week’s Crime and Colleague Safety Summit
2026-02-12T15:55:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
2026 loyalty drivers: what customers really want from retailers
2026-01-30T07:32:00+00:00In paid partnership with SheerID, By Rebecca Taylor
M&S rides out cyber impact to top ‘best brands’ survey
2026-01-29T12:32:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Boots Group chief executive to retire as UK boss takes on ‘wider range of responsibilities’
2026-01-26T16:07:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Boots introduces new wellness zones and specialist roles to stores
2026-01-20T10:42:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Boots head of archives on the retailer’s near 200-year history and new partnerships
2026-01-19T16:42:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Boots and Anya Hindmarch collaborate for London pop-up
2026-01-14T16:21:00+00:00By Megan Robinson

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