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Sigma Healthcare expects two London store openings before Christmas

According to Reuters, Sigma Healthcare expects to open two London stores before Christmas, with three more planned for 2027, and double-digit sales growth at Chemist Warehouse stores.

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what happened

According to Reuters, Sigma Healthcare Limited expects to open two stores in London before Christmas and has three more planned for 2027. At the same time, it is gradually shutting its physical presence in China.

For the rest of the first half, the company expects sales at Chemist Warehouse branded stores to grow by double digits.

why it matters

For investors, this signals that the pharmacy retailer is expanding in Europe, while the exit from China points to resources being reallocated. The news concerns a single company and has little effect on the broader market.

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  1. Sigma Healthcare Expects To Open Two Stores In London Before Christmas — Reuters, 21 October 2026 at 01:01 UTC

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