Weston Family Agrees $8.9bn Deal to Buy Boots

Wittington Investments, the Weston family's holding company, has agreed to buy UK retailer Boots for $8.9bn (£6.74bn). The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in Q1 2027. Boots runs 1,800 UK stores employing 50,000 people. For shoppers, ownership change could shape pharmacy and high-street retail, pending review.