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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers acquired Priceline’s parent company API in 2022 when CEO Rob Scott saw an opportunity to enter the fast-growing $25 billion health, well-being and beauty sector. million, whilst the beauty-focused EAORON-branded skincare products accounted for $4.6 per cent, contributing $32.5 million in revenue, representing 12.4

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Why the Frenchie, DJs collab is a “watershed moment” for Aussie retail

Inside Retail

A sign of the normalisation of sexual wellness and pleasure products within the retail sector, Australian brand Frenchie is partnering with David Jones as part of a Valentine’s Day pop up in Sydney’s CBD. It’s interesting timing as well, that Valentine’s Day falls directly before Mardi Gras and, this year, World Pride.