Walgreens Boots Alliance, a global pharmacy-led health and well-being enterprise, has a history that involves the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots. Walgreens, founded in 1901 in Chicago, grew to become a prominent pharmacy and retail chain in the United States. Alliance Boots, a European pharmacy and health and beauty group, was formed in 2006 through the merger of Boots Group plc and Alliance UniChem plc. Walgreens Boots Alliance is known for its extensive network of pharmacies and retail outlets, providing pharmaceuticals, health and wellness products, and various services to customers globally. The name "Walgreens Boots Alliance" was officially registered as a trademark by the USPTO on March 27, 2018.