AS many retail giants are disappearing Bassett in Southampton has just welcomed the arrival of one of the country’s biggest high street names.

The new Boots store in Burgess Road was formerly an Alliance pharmacy but has been rebranded following a merger between the two companies.

It has been given a revamp and fitting out with all Boots products.

The ribbon was cut by Kyle Jones, eight, who has cerebral palsy and is a well-known character at the store.

Manager Janice Gumby said: “The day was fantastic and it was lovely to get Kyle to cut the ribbon as everyone who works here knows him.”