The 'Aberystwyth Official Guide and Souvenir' published by the Aberystwyth Corporation in 1924 includes an advert for Boots the Chemist and notes that it was one of 650 branches throughout the country. The promoted their careful and accurate dispensing and the availability of prefumes and toilet requisites, as well as surgical and sick-room supplies. The advert includes the full name of the company - Boots Cash Chemists (Western) Ltd.
The present day Boots company has some 2,465 stores, 606 Boots Opticians practices, and 512 Boots Hearingcare centres.