Chemist Warehouse
‘A done deal’: What comes next for Sigma and CWH
With the competition watchdog green lighting one of the Australian pharmacy sector’s biggest deals, shares in wholesaler Sigma Healthcare have rallied to historic highs Healthcare analysts say the next hurdles …
Unanswered questions remain: Guild
Competition watchdog urged to monitor Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse, and “its impact on patients” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the planned merger …
Poll – Will the proposed Sigma/CWH merger impact your business?
Despite concerns over the potential loss of competition in the community pharmacy sector the ACCC has given the green light for Sigma’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse (CWH) Less than …
ACCC announces Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger decision
After an eight-month inquiry, the chief competition regulator has had its final say on whether the merger would “substantially lessen competition” in the retail pharmacy market The competition watchdog has …
Will ACCC give green light to Sigma/CWH merger?
Competition watchdog to hand down findings of review into Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse The eyes of the community pharmacy sector will be focused on the Australian Competition …
CWH extends Athletics Australia deal
Discounter secures naming rights for the Australian Summer of Athletics as part of grassroots to elite level partnership Chemist Warehouse will be the official pharmacy retailer of Athletics Australia for …
Sigma’s CWH guarantee ‘tokenistic’: Guild
Guild warns rival wholesalers will be forced to follow Sigma’s lead if Chemist Warehouse merger is approved Sigma Healthcare’s offer to enter an undertaking with the Australian Competition and Consumer …
Chemist Warehouse expands global footprint
Discounter opens first “superstore” in the Middle East Chemist Warehouse is continuing its network of close to 600 stores worldwide, with the opening of a new outlet in the United …
Chemist Warehouse to cut card costs
Discount giant aims to curb spending on credit card fees by offering customers a cheaper way to pay Chemist Warehouse is set to roll out a new payment method in …
Sigma merger won’t benefit consumers: EBOS
Pharmaceutical wholesaler warns that Chemist Warehouse’s proposed reverse takeover of Sigma will have a negative impact on consumer choice Allowing Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse go ahead will …
Suppliers want competition for Chemist Warehouse
Manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are looking to Wesfarmers to challenge Chemist Warehouse in the community pharmacy sector Suppliers are concerned that Chemist Warehouse’s front-of-shop dominance of Australia’s pharmacy …
Why Sigma’s ‘unlikely to overcome all competition concerns’: Analyst
The wholesaler’s share price rocketed to an historic high this week, but market analysts say the stock is overvalued and chances of competition watchdog approval may be overstated Sigma Healthcare’s …