Boots is a UK-based pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer with a long history, now part of a larger group that includes the No7 Beauty Company and the Alliance Healthcare Deutschland wholesale business. Founded in 1849, the company is a major presence in the UK and also operates internationally through stores in Ireland, Mexico, and franchise partnerships. It offers a wide range of products, from own-brand items to well-known brands like No7, Soap & Glory, and Liz Earle, and plays a significant role in providing accessible healthcare and wellness products.