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

Inside Retail

Why pay more The merger of Chemist Warehouse with Sigma would allow the retail chain to increase its profits margins by taking the pharmaceutical portion of its business in-house – and establish wholesale, distribution and retail capabilities. Prior to this, the business had been selling online in the country since 2015.

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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.

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

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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

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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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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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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

million square metres of retail space, equivalent to around 60 shopping malls, is set to become operational within the next two years alone. Organised retail players have capitalised on these flourishing opportunities by offering a wide range of products and services, cutting-edge technologies, and customised user experiences.