In Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists (1953), the court determined that displaying goods on a shop's shelves constitutes an invitation to treat, not an offer. It clarified that the contract forms at the cashier's desk, thereby reforming retail law and consumer rights.
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists (Southern) Ltd
Invitation to Treat: Goods displayed on store shelves are considered invitations to treat, not offers. This distinction means that customers make an offer to buy when they take items to the cashier, ensuring that the sale terms are agreed upon at checkout.
