Chemist Warehouse
Investors betting on Sigma, CWH merger green light
‘Amber light’ issues raised in the ACCC’s Statement of Issues relating to Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse are likely to turn green, an investment analyst says Investment banking firm, …
Sigma makes offer to get CWH merger approved
ACCC pushes back announcing a decision on Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse by a fortnight for further consultation Amcal and Discount Drug Store franchisees will be allowed to …
CWH eyes ‘significant growth runway’ in Australia
Discounter reports 78% bump in statutory net profit after tax for 2024 financial year Chemist Warehouse (CWH) plans to continue its expansion across Australia over the next 12 months, after …
Chemist Warehouse gives Sigma strong growth pipeline
Wholesaler reports 17.3% increase in normalised net revenue for the first half of its 2025 financial year Sigma Healthcare is reporting that it is already reaping the benefits of its …
Pharmacy brand makes ‘clean sweep’ in satisfaction awards
One brand takes out the Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards in all pharmacy categories, while another comes out on top in makeup Finder, which worked with research partner Dynata to poll …
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 …