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Quality trumps quantity for brand growth
Expansion will not come at the expense of the brand’s reputation, a leading banner group says Sigma Healthcare is “not just chasing numbers”, in its efforts to expand its Amcal …
Choosing your brand
Changing or choosing a brand for your pharmacy is no doubt a massive decision, and certainly nothing to be undertaken lightly, says John Thornett Changing your brand is a big …
First Sigma, then the world – CWH plans for domination
Chemist Warehouse’s owners are focused on making the Australian discounter the world’s number-one pharmacy franchise as part of 100-year plan Merging with pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, is part of Chemist …
Choosing a banner group: the market perspective
What advice would pharmacy market analysts give to owners looking to join a banner group? Choosing which franchise is the right fit for a pharmacy is one of the most …
Choosing a banner group: asking the right questions
What should you be asking when considering joining, changing or leaving a banner group? Choosing which franchise is the right fit for a pharmacy is one of the most critical …
Franchising: be careful what you’re signing
Does joining a banner group increase your chance of success? And what should you consider before choosing one? We ask the experts Part of the motivation for the formation of …
The next generation of pharmacy ownership: Taking the first step
It might seem daunting at first, but there are a few key things you can do now to ‘get you going’ on your ownership journey. You may be new to …
The next generation of pharmacy ownership: The big leap
So you’ve made the decision that pharmacy ownership is for you. So what’s next in the process? Listen to Anthony White, TWC Executive Director of Network Development and Tanya Maloney, …
Ramsay reports $9.2B revenue
The healthcare group says it is “committed” to expanding its pharmacy franchise network into the next financial year Ramsay Health Care has today reported a net profit after tax of …
Window dressing
Franchise send its head office a clear message on what it thinks of their support Staff of a UK pharmacy have left their franchise head office in no doubt as …
Reminder of new franchisor liability provisions
Franchisors should prepare for increased protections for vulnerable workers and doubling of maximum penalties for record-keeping breaches Under recent amendments to workplace laws, some franchisors can be held responsible if …
Take ownership of your local marketing
A lot of pharmacies rely too heavily on their franchise for marketing when they should be creating localised strategies, says Sarah Rendell These pharmacies assume because they are associated with …