The 173-year-old pharmacy chain is thought to be in the crosshairs of Bain Capital. If it is sold, the company is expected to achieve a price tag of between £6billion and £7billion.
Boots (pictured in 1924 in Hartlepool) is set to be put up for sale by its American owner. A feature on high streets for 172 years, the pharmacy chain could fetch more than £10billion.