Chemist Warehouse
CWH launches Irish superstore
Discount giant’s international expansion gathers pace with launch of 1000m2 “superstore” in Ireland Chemist Warehouse (CWH) is looking to make its mark overseas by relocating its first Irish pharmacy to …
Amcal, DDS franchisees to benefit from CWH ‘know how’
Sigma Healthcare franchisees to gain access to Chemist Warehouse’s IP under proposed merger Plans to create a $8.8 billion healthcare powerhouse through the merger of Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse …
Chemist Warehouse to get 85.75% in Sigma merger
Company to be valued at $8.8b putting it close to Top 50 of listed Australian companies The “transformational” proposed merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare will see CWH with …
The week in review
There was big news in the business world this week, with all eyes on Chemist Warehouse…and Sigma Healthcare Sigma asked for a pause in trading its securities on the ASX …
Whale swallows minnow; the Sigma CWH reverse takeover
“Historic and creative” $8b deal machinations go back at least 18 months. How will it change pharmacy? When Sigma Healthcare’s shares suddenly went into a trading halt this past Wednesday …
Guild slams CWH-Sigma takeover with ‘increased commercialisation’ warning
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it believes the “apparent imminent takeover” of Sigma Healthcare by Chemist Warehouse poses significant questions and risks The Pharmacy Guild has responded to yesterday’s …
CWH strikes sponsorship deals, as Priceline drops Bulldogs
Discounter inks new sports sponsorship deals, as Wesfarmers-owner banner ends long-running partnership with the AFLW’s Western Bulldogs Sports fans are set for a summer of ‘big pharmacy’ advertising, with Chemist …
South Australia 24/7 pharmacy in underpayment probe
Employment tribunal yet to hand down findings on suburban Adelaide Chemist Warehouse staff payment claims The South Australian government has awarded one of its three 24/7 pharmacy contracts to a …
CWH in ASX reverse listing?
Sigma Healthcare announces a halt in trading, as a move which could see a reverse listing of Chemist Warehouse on the ASX is reportedly finalised Sigma Healthcare Limited securities have …
Chemist Warehouse score lion’s share of SA’s new 24/7 pharmacies
Three Adelaide pharmacy operations to extend hours as Victoria cools on open all hours idea Three pharmacies have been granted 24/7 opening status in South Australia early next year – …
EBOS petcare bid falls over
Lack of enthusiasm from investors pegged as major factor in distributor withdrawing from Greencross purchase The anticipated $3.75 billion deal which would have seen pharmaceutical distributor EBOS buy up the …
Chemist Warehouse celebrates continued international expansion
First New Zealand CWH supplier event celebrates six years in NZ Discount pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse (CWH) has held its inaugural supplier event in New Zealand to celebrate six years …