Chemist Warehouse
Are investors expecting the green light for CWH/Sigma merger?
As the market awaits the ACCC’s merger ruling, investors have been loading up on Sigma shares, leading to one online analyst to list the wholesaler as the most “overbought” ASX …
Kiwi discounter eyes Aussie expansion
Discount pharmacies are continuing to grow their footprint across the ditch, with one chain planning to double its reach in the next few years Chain retailers, including Bargain Chemist, Countdown …
Is Wesfarmers looking to cash in on Sister Club?
Retail conglomerate Wesfarmers could be set to launch retail media businesses to leverage data from its franchises’ loyalty programs Wesfarmers is thought to be looking to develop advertising offerings, like …
Sigma backer gives financial update
A top Sigma shareholder has shared how investing in the wholesaler has added to its fund, as the market continues to wait for the watchdog’s decision on the proposed Chemist …
EBOS lifts revenue, looks to post-CWH supply future
A strong year for community pharmacy helped to boost sales for the wholesaler and distributor, with the now-finished Chemist Warehouse deal accounting for almost 17% of its revenue Pharmacy wholesaler …
New date for Sigma, CWH merger announcement
Competition watchdog poised to announce findings of a review into Chemist Warehouse’s proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare in October Details of the review of Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) planned reverse takeover …
Too-cold fridge prompts email to patients
A pharmacy has emailed some of its patients, advising that a flu vaccine it provided them was stored at the wrong temperature The Townsville Bulletin reports that Daniel Jeffery, manager/pharmacist …
Major shareholder again reduces stake in Sigma
HMC Capital has lowered its voting power in Sigma to just over 12% after owning 19% earlier this year A top Sigma Healthcare investor has reduced its stake in the …
Shareholders back CWH/Sigma deal, face risks if it fails: analyst
Sigma shares rallied to an eight-year high, but one analyst says investors could be exposed if the CWH deal doesn’t get the green light The share market appears to be …
Could CWH be forced to ditch stores to save Sigma deal?
Hedge fund says CWH will have to sell stores to secure Sigma merger, or rethink ASX listing strategy Questions have been raised about whether Chemist Warehouse (CWH) will have to …
CWH founders snap up coveted Melbourne corner site
Chemist Warehouse bosses expand retail property portfolio with purchase of Melbourne bank premises The founders of Chemist Warehouse have continued their Melbourne buying spree, purchasing a property in one of …
ACCC suspends Sigma, CWH merger timeline
Regulator to announce revised date for decision on Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Group The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suspending its timeline to announce a …