Canada’s Weston family buys Boots for $8.9bn
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Boots category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Boots category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Former Selfridges owners buy UK high street institution from long-term backer Stefano Pessina
The Canadian family that once owned Selfridges department store has bought the UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots for $8.9bn (£6.74bn).
Wittington Investments, the holding company of the Weston family that controls the Loblaws grocery chain and Drugmart pharmacy chain in Canada, will own Boots’ UK and Irish retail operations and opticians chain, the No7 beauty brand and a franchise arm in Thailand.
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