Weston Family Acquires Boots in $8.9bn Deal: Canada's Weston family
Canada's Weston family, through Wittington Investments, agreed to buy Boots' UK and Irish retail operations, No7 beauty brand, opticians chain, and Thailand franchise arm from Stefano Pessina for $8.9bn (ยฃ6.74bn). The family previously owned Selfridges department store.