UK pharmacy chain Boots sold in $8.9bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

"shoppers were unlikely to see much change to stores in the coming months, but added what they can expect over time is an improved shopping experience as the new owners invest in the business"

— Catherine Shuttleworth , Executive

"We see a meaningful opportunity to make a great business even better through stable long-term ownership, further capital investment, and the renewed operating focus required to serve customers with excellence for generations to come."

— Galen Weston , Executive