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Woolies pharmacies step closer

Australia's largest retailer is poised to move onto the next stage of a long-term plan to operate a chain of full-service pharmacies in conjunction with its supermarkets.

Niche cosmetics store proves mecca for women

Customer service and niche ranges have made the difference in Mecca Cosmetica becoming a destination cosmetics and skincare store.

Woolies turns to drugs

WOOLWORTHS could have two full-service pharmacies up and running by the end of the year as it cranks up efforts to grow its $24 billion revenue base with the inclusion of more specialty retail.

Woolworths determined to sell pharmaceuticals

Woolworths is planning on setting up stand-alone pharmacies within its supermarkets, according to a company briefing to analysts.

New Clicks paves way with pharmacists

Much to the chagrin of Australia's major retailers, a relative newcomer is making inroads into the $7.5b illion pharmacy market currently out of bounds to supermarket operators Woolworths and Coles Myer.

Body Shop's packaging starts to unravel

Anita Roddick can expect a lump of coal in this year's Christmas stocking. The erosion of the financial prospects of Body Shop International - the company she founded 26 years ago - appears to be accelerating, its stock losing a third of its value in the past two months in anticipation of another dismal, underperforming holiday season.

New Clicks opens second pharmacy

NEW PHARMACY: New Clicks Australia opened its second Priceline Pharmacy outlet at Mornington, Victoria, last week, in the Bentons Square shopping centre.

New Clicks lifts sales in expansionist year

Multibrand specialist retailer New Clicks Australia has capped off a year of aggressive expansion with a sharp jump in sales and profits.

Pharmacists flock to Priceline offer

New Clicks Holdings is receiving up to 10 inquiries a day from pharmacists interested in more information on the Priceline Pharmacy franchise it launched at Pakenham, Melbourne, two weeks ago.

National Pharmacies has opened its first optical outlet in Victoria

National Pharmacies has opened its first optical outlet in Victoria as part of a new 300sq m pharmacy in the Melbourne central business district...

Retailer makes bold move into the pharmacy sector

In an unprecedented initiative for a retailer in Australia, South African-owned retail group New Clicks Australia, is entering the pharmacy sector…