Sigma
Sigma parts ways with joint venture partner
WholeLife deal ends after four years as part of broader Sigma focus and restructure WholeLife Pharmacy & Healthfoods group has announced the end of its joint venture business relationship with …
HMC Capital ups its share in Sigma…again
CWH-backed asset manager now owns over 19% of Amcal owner and pharmaceutical distributor HMC Capital, the huge property group with CWH owners as shareholders, has just increased its share in …
The week in review
Hospital pharmacy issues come to the fore, as the Queensland scope pilot is announced and Chemist Warehouse speaks out on possible free scripts There was big news from Queensland this …
There’s “strength in numbers”: Sigma CEO
New boss Vikesh Ramsunder spells out detail of company’s retail re-invention as Guardian folds into Amcal. Amcal will be reborn with increased focus on consumers, more private brands and a …
CWH are among their investors – and they just upped their share in Sigma to 17%
So who are HMC Capital and why should you know about them? Over the past three months a company best known for its real estate assets has been not-so-gently buying …
Sigma’s retail pharmacy strategy fraught: analysts
Consolidation plan could end up benefitting competitors more than Sigma, says MST Marquee Sigma Healthcare’s plan to consolidate its retail pharmacy offering into just two brands could be a difficult …
The week in review
Movement on the PBS co-payment cuts, plus the end of a longstanding Aussie pharmacy brand and of an accreditation body all made news this week The planned cuts to the …
Amcal confirms Guardian absorption
Franchisees will get “significant incentives and assistance” to transition to Amcal by end of 2023, company announces Sigma pharmacy brand Amcal has confirmed the AJP’s exclusive report that the Guardian …
End of the road for Guardian banner group
Franchisees to be encouraged to move over to Amcal brand The 150-store Guardian banner group will cease to exist within a year and its franchisees will be encouraged to move …
The week in review
This week there was lots of news out of Seville, Spain, as announcements were made that will showcase Australians’ contribution to the profession Happy World Pharmacists Day to all our …
It’s all about retail: Sigma boss
Ramsunder outlines his consumer-led vision as the company names a new Guardian and Amcal boss. Newish Sigma Healthcare chief executive Vikesh Ramsunder is looking to significantly boost the company’s retail …
Sigma names new chair
New incumbent stepped into role after sudden death of former chairman Michael Sammels has now officially been named chairman of wholesaler Sigma Healthcare after being appointed to the role in …