Boots Acknowledges Connection to Slavery and Promises Change

Recent research commissioned by Nottingham and Nottingham Trent universities has highlighted Boots' historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade. The report indicates that eight benefactors, including Boots' Jesse Boot, were linked to the slave economy and contributed significantly to private donations between 1875 and 1960. While Jesse Boot himself was not directly involved in slavery, his business benefitted from the banks and industries tied to this exploitative system. Boots expressed commitment to learning from its past in light of this research and emphasized its dedication to an inclusive culture.