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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