Whittard of Chelsea teams up with Boots for Christmas gift specials

Whittard of Chelsea has teamed up with Boots The Chemists to offer gift teas and coffees in the health and beauty giant's stores in the run-up to Christmas.

Whittard products, ranging in price from£12 to£30, are on the shelves of 200 Boots stores.

Whittard chief executive Richard Rose said it is possible that the relationship between the two will continue after the Christmas tie-up.

He said: 'Boots are very enthusiastic about the Whittard brand and think that we are relevant to their customer base.'

The tea and coffee retailer also recently struck a concessions deal with US store group Target.