Boots UK
Derby-founded pharmacy-led retailer and health-and-beauty brand with a national store footprint, strong consumer trust and a long innovation heritage.
Profile
Boots is a flagship Derby business story: a local pharmacy business that became a nationally recognised health, beauty and retail brand. Its Derby presence matters to startups because it anchors expertise in consumer retail, pharmacy, supply chain, digital commerce, brand trust and regulated health-related services.
Derby link
Founded in Derby and maintains a major UK support-office and campus presence in the area.
Sectorretail
Stagegrowth
FundingLarge corporate
Employees50,000+
Founded1849