Walgreens Boots Alliance traces its roots to Walgreens, founded in Chicago in 1901, and later grew through the combination with Alliance Boots into a broader healthcare, pharmacy, and retail business. The company describes itself as an integrated healthcare, pharmacy, and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day. Its business spans retail pharmacy, prescription services, health and wellness products, and related healthcare offerings, reflecting a focus on community-based care and access to medicines and services.