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Health & beauty

Key advisor backs Chemist Warehouse-Sigma Healthcare $5.8 billion deal

Key advisor backs Chemist Warehouse-Sigma Healthcare $5.8 billion deal

Proxy advisory firm Ownership Matters said on Monday it recommends that shareholders of Sigma Healthcare vote in favour of Chemist Warehouse's reverse takeover of the pharmaceutical company, citing significant...
Gaza-related boycotts impacting Unilever’s Asian business
Famous Nutrition makes its Australian market debut
From garlic to parsley: the herbs and spices Australians love most
Zero Co is making single-use sustainable again

Health & beauty Archives

Snail mucin

Why the rise of animal-based skincare could signal the end of vegan beauty

Why snail mucin, beef tallow, salmon sperm and milk protein are the hottest new beauty products.

Nestle launches protein shots for US weight-loss drug users

Analysts estimate the obesity drug market could be worth as much as $150 billion per year globally within a decade.
chemist warehouse store

Sigma Healthcare, Chemist Warehouse extend merger end date

The deal still needs approval from Sigma and Chemist Warehouse shareholders, as well as from the court.
Hairification’s H24 complex leave-in hair mask on a beauty shelf

How Australian brand Hairification made a product that rivals Olaplex and K18

Jordan Mylius’ haircare brand Hairification is steadfast in making efficacious haircare more accessible.
A person walking past a Chemist Warehouse store

How the Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger could disrupt Australian pharmacy retail

Industry insiders say the merger represents the corporatisation of Australia’s pharmacy sector.

Procter & Gamble turns to TikTok to reverse China sales slum

To rebuild sales, the company is offering more of its haircare and beauty brands on Douyin, and other fast-growing e-com...
Mock up image of Adore beauty store shopfront

How Adore Beauty stores can compete in a crowded beauty market: Retail expert

A retail expert discusses what will differentiate Adore Beauty boutiques.
Comvita store exterior showcasing products

Comvita store wins supreme design award

The store has an art instillation ceiling made of 10,000 beeswax-dipped fabric cones from Comvita's own hives.
Yous Only launches into Priceline stores nationwide

Yours Only to disrupt sensitive skincare space with nationwide Priceline launch

After three years as an online-only sensitive skincare brand, Yours Only is launching into Priceline and will be availab...

ACCC greenlights Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger

The competition watchdog determined the merger is unlikely to substantially lessen competition.

Chemist Warehouse makes strategic moves while it waits to close Sigma deal 

The three strategic moves Chemist Warehouse has recently rolled out that may have flown under the radar.

Priceline’s Corrina Brazel shares what excites her about leadership

"It's one of those industries where you can see an immediate and tangible impact from the work that you're doing."

ACCC seeks feedback on controversial pharmacy merger deal

The regulator is reviewing whether the merging parties can address the competition concerns arising from the deal.

Buderim Ginger launches nausea-relieving gummy bears

The product will be sold at $5.95 and available in various types of containers.

Small beauty company Gellae lands $1.3 million Boots UK and Ireland deal

Gallae achieved renown for solving everyday nail woes, from nail biting to brittle nails to the high costs of salon visi...