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Australia’s biggest chemist is merging with a giant wholesaler. Could we soon be paying more?

Written by Angel Zhong, Associate Professor of Finance, RMIT University

Corporate Australia loves a big merger. And amid a growing flurry of them across the business scene, a new blockbuster has emerged.

All eyes are on two titans of the pharmacy industry – Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare. They are poised to join forces under an A$8.8 billion deal, which could radically reshape...

Reducing Overhead Costs with Smart Office Technology
For many businesses, overhead costs are a constant concern. Rent, utilities, staffing, supplies, and operational inefficien…
Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. Here’s how we could fix it
Roman Biernacki/Pexels, CC BYFrom paid parental leave to expanded childcare and free kindergarten, Australia has made positiv…
Small business, big pressure: why the backbones of the NZ and Australian economies need more support
Bevan Goldswain/Getty ImagesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Australian and New Zealand econ…
The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Chiropractic Care for Australian Small Businesses
Running a small business in Australia comes with many challenges. Between managing staff, meeting customer expectations, an…
The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home
Elias Bitar/ShutterstockThe Australian government has “an appetite to be bold and ambitious” in its economic refo…
Will AI pull the career ladder up out of reach – or just change what it looks like?
Once, a university degree was widely seen as a “ticket” to securing high-paying jobs and social mobility. Now, as…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Things To Consider When Purchasing A Rental Property
Buying real estate to use as a rental property is a wonderful investment opportunity since it is almost always going to increase in value over time. It can also be…

Navigate the challenges of cloud economics to maximise value and transform your business
Amid the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the immense opportunities presented by cloud-based economic models. Research shows that cloud infrastructure services spend in the Asia Pacific…
The battle for AGL heralds a new dawn for Australian electricity
shutterstockTwo events in the past week mark a watershed for Australia’s electricity industry.The first, on Thursday, was Origin Energy’s surprise announcement that it intends to close the mammoth Eraring power…
Men and young people more likely to be ageist: study
We found the prevalence of ageism among younger people is most apparent when participants were asked about succession statements like whether older people should actively make way for the young.www.shutterstock.comMen…

Beyond the Banks: Why Agility and Tech Integration Are Defining the Future of Lending in Australia

In Australia’s evolving credit landscape, non-bank lenders are no longer merely filling gaps left by traditional institutions; they are actively r...

Carma appoints Owen Wilson as Chair of the Board

Carma’s next phase of growth to be guided by REA Group’s outgoing CEO who oversaw realestate.com.au rise to be Australia's #1 place for property ...

Digital Upgrade to Boost Efficiency Across Tasmanian Ports

TasPorts is undertaking a multimillion-dollar digital transformation that will improve efficiency, and enable smarter, more sustainable operations a...

Simplifying ecommerce integrations: How to streamline your setup without the stress

In today’s fast-moving retail world, having an ecommerce presence isn’t optional. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace have lowered...

Shop Small Returns to Back the Small Businesses Supporting Local Communities

The annual Shop Small movement by American Express is returning for its 13th year in Australia to galvanise support for the country’s vibrant smal...

Introducing Commerce, the New Parent Brand of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift, Powering an AI-Driven Future

Commerce’s open, intelligent ecosystem connects the tools and systems that drive growth and empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver ...