‘We’ll never forget what he did for our family’: Amar Aslam of Boots Opticians wins Pride of Retail Award
Amar Aslam, an optometrics at Boots Opticians Braehead, has won the 2026 Pride of Retail Award.

Boots is the UK's leading health and beauty retailer, offering a vast selection of skincare, makeup, fragrances, vitamins, and pharmacy services for all your wellness needs.
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Shop at BootsBoots has been a cornerstone of British high streets and online shopping since its founding in 1849. As a leading health and beauty retailer, Boots UK offers an unparalleled selection of products and services designed to support your wellbeing and enhance your daily life. From essential pharmacy services to the latest in skincare and makeup, Boots is committed to providing quality and value.
Explore an extensive array of categories at Boots.co.uk. Our beauty aisles are brimming with top brands in skincare, makeup, and fragrances, including popular lines like No7. For your health needs, we offer a wide range of vitamins & supplements, over-the-counter medicines, and the convenience of the Boots Free Online NHS Repeat Prescription Service. Families will appreciate our dedicated section for baby toys, clothes & essentials, ensuring you have everything you need for your little ones.
Shopping at Boots is made even more rewarding with our customer-focused approach. The Boots Advantage Card loyalty programme allows members to earn points on every purchase, unlocking exclusive offers and savings. Students can enjoy a 10% discount, while NHS staff and healthcare workers also benefit from special savings. With options for international delivery, Boots ensures that your favourite products are always within reach, no matter where you are.
Boots was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, with 2000+ locations.
Amar Aslam, an optometrics at Boots Opticians Braehead, has won the 2026 Pride of Retail Award.

Health and beauty giant Boots has signed a partnership with logistics group XPO to underpin its healthcare and online operations.

Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Boots, the UK’s leading health, beauty and wellness retailer, has entered a partnership with XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe. XPO Logistics will be Boots’ new long-term logistics partner, supporting the integration of its supply chain,...
Many retailers have started trying to copy the online experience in-store. Online consumers can receive recommendations tailored to them based on their past browsing and shopping habits. In-store, typically, customers don’t receive that level of service. However, that may be changing. Thanks to loyalty programmes such as Boots Advantage Card and Tesco Clubcard, customers can receive...

Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. air up® has expanded into more than 1,000 UK stores as Boots and Sainsbury’s increase listings alongside the launch of new tumbler and pod products in retail. The expansion sees air up® doubling its presence in Boots stores, now occupying two shelves across 610 locations nationwide, while Sainsbury’s has introduced...
Student Discount
10% student discount on selected items
NHS Discount
NHS staff and healthcare workers can receive discounts, including 5% cashback on purchases in-store and online via the Health Service Discounts Ode card, and various online discounts through the Blue Light Card.
Gift Cards Available
Loyalty Programme
Boots Advantage Card
4 points per £1 spent; exclusive offers and price drops
Free Click and Collect; delivery from £3.50; free over £25
Returns Policy
35-day returns with receipt; extended at Christmas
Founded
1849
Headquarters
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Number of Stores
2000+
Parent Company
Walgreens Boots Alliance
The Boots Advantage Card is our loyalty programme where members earn 4 points for every £1 spent. Each point is equivalent to 1 penny, allowing you to save money on future purchases and access exclusive Price Advantage offers.
Yes, Boots offers international delivery options, so you can receive your favourite Boots products no matter where you are in the world. Please check the website for specific shipping destinations and costs.
Boots offers a vast range of products including skincare, makeup, fragrances, haircare, health and wellness items, vitamins & supplements, baby essentials, electrical beauty tools, and pharmacy services like NHS repeat prescriptions.
You can contact Boots customer service via email at boots.customercare_team@boots.co.uk or by phone. Our free number is 0800 328 0811 (Mon-Fri 8 AM - 8 PM, Sat 9 AM - 6 PM). Alternatively, call 0345 070 8090 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 7 PM, Sat-Sun 8:45 AM - 5 PM).
Yes, Boots offers a 10% student discount with a valid student ID and an Advantage Card. NHS staff and healthcare workers can receive discounts, including 5% cashback via the Health Service Discounts Ode card and various online offers through the Blue Light Card.
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0345 070 8090Customer Service Email
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Monday to Friday 8 AM - 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 8:45 AM - 5 PM
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