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Pharmaceuticals

‘Structurally stronger’: Sigma delivers double-digit growth
During the year, the group added 24 Chemist Warehouse stores in Australia.

‘Structurally stronger’: Sigma delivers double-digit growth

Sigma Healthcare has reported double-digit increase in annual sales and profit, as the business continues to grow following its merger with Chemist Warehouse.   For the year ended June 30, revenue...
How Nestlé is using next-gen tech to target GLP-1 consumers
A shrinking problem? How GLP-1 drugs are changing the FMCG basket
In 10 years, 7 million Aussies could be using GLP-1s, reshaping food sector
Chemist Warehouse staff underpayments could cost company millions

Pharmaceuticals Archives

Fiji Kava

Calmer Co celebrates Fiji Kava deal with Coles

Yoshida said that it currently accounts for around 10 per cent of all Kava sales on Amazon in the US.
Chemist Warehouse Boots

Sigma Healthcare backs out of $14bn Boots UK bid

The pharmaceutical giant maintained that it has “many opportunities for growth”.
Chemist Warehouse Boots

Sigma Healthcare eyes $14bn acquisition of UK’s Boots

Sigma has confirmed it is in talks about the business but stresses there is no certainty a transaction will eventuate.

Can Chemist Warehouse’s retail chaos win over the UK?

As Sigma expands into Britain, the pharmacy giant is betting shoppers will embrace its high-energy approach.

How GLP-1 is impacting food and beverage consumption in Australia

GLP-1 medications are emerging as a structural demand shift for the global food system.
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National Pharmacies taps ex Coles, Tesco exec for customer role

Previously, Palin managed senior category operations for Coles Group in Melbourne
Supermarket aisle with sauces and spices.

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the condiments market

Rising use of weight-loss jabs is shifting diets toward lean protein, boosting demand for sauces, marinades and spices.
The logo of Kimberly-Clark is seen in Maracay

Kimberly-Clark’s Kenvue acquisition probed by NZ authority

The Commerce Commission is reviewing whether competition in the feminine hygiene sector will be weakened by the acquisit...
Ozempic placed in a miniature shopping cart.

How brands and retailers should strategically respond to the GLP-1 consumer boom

"For retailers, GLP-1 adoption is becoming a defining force in consumer behaviour."
Priceline Pharmacy

How Priceline’s model left it vulnerable to market shocks

Priceline, Chemist Warehouse and the vertical shift in pharmacy retail.
Blooms The Chemist Figtree store

Blooms the Chemist redesigns stores to boost customer experience

The revamp aims to deliver retail excellence, expert service and care to the individual local communities that the pharm...
Serena Williams poses for an ad campaign by U.S. telehealth firm Ro for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines manufactured by drugmakers Novo Nordisk.

Pills, TikTok and apps: The consumer-driven future of weight loss jabs​

GLP-1s are shifting from clinics to smartphones – with huge implications for retailers.

SUP Supplements launches 5hr Energy and Testosterone gummies

The two products are sold in Woolworths and will be sold in Chemist Warehouse Stores and Coles in May. 
Image of Homart products.

AliExpress partners with Homart to expand wellness offerings

Under the partnership, AliExpress will support Homart in launching and promoting its flagship store on the platform.
Abundance of colourful pills

Government moves to restrict Vitamin B6 sales. Here’s why

They will need to be registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and relabelled.