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Breaking down the clever approach to Chemist Warehouse’s public listing

Inside Retail

In the case of Chemist Warehouse, the acquisition would position it as a superpower in the Australian pharmaceutical market, dominating the wholesale and retail markets through vertical acquisitions across the value chain. A benefit of this strategy is the ability to bypass regulatory filings, or the funding to go public.

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Asia’s retail property market is back – get ready for rent increases

Inside Retail

Even the shopping-centre companies and retail chains that had the most to lose didn’t say a word in anger. CapitaLand Singapore’s retail REIT CapitaLand enjoyed double-digit percentage growth in retail sales per square metre at its malls in the first quarter , accompanied by concomitant growth in foot traffic.

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Reliance, Apollo lodge US$6 billion bid for Boots business

Inside Retail

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries has reportedly partnered with US private equity fund Apollo Global Management to buy a majority stake in UK-headquartered health & beauty retail chain Boots. The post Reliance, Apollo lodge US$6 billion bid for Boots business appeared first on Inside Retail.

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What Rite Aid’s collapse reveals about the challenges of pharmacy retail

Inside Retail

Since filing for bankruptcy last week, pharmaceutical retail chain Rite Aid has received interim approval to access up to US$3.45 The fall of the pharmaceutical retail chain Rite Aid isn’t the only pharmaceutical retailer in the US that is facing financial challenges.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Restaurant Brands is a corporate franchisee and specialises in managing multi-site branded food retail chains. Global beauty firm The Estée Lauder Companies, which owns and operates health and beauty products across 150 markets, has announced it will split the business’ leadership across two larger portfolios.

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New Point-of-Purchase Trends 

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You can capitalize on four trends to appeal to the modern consumer and maintain your store’s relevance in this rocky retail world. Highlight the Store’s Center This center of the store has always been the heart of any retail environment. It’s a deal where both retailers benefit. People naturally gravitate toward the middle.

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India set to revamp its retail landscape with policy overhaul

Inside Retail

Major retail segments in India include apparel, household appliances, mobile phones, jewellery, wearables, footwear, health and beauty products, pharmaceutical products, consumer durables, furnishings, food, grocery, books, gifts and entertainment. Food and grocery hold the largest market share, followed by jewellery.