Star Pharmacy Group CEO Peter Piliouras takes on Chemist Warehouse in expansion plan

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Peter Piliouras, CEO of Star Pharmacy Group, is aiming to double the group’s 70-store Star Discount Chemist chain within five years, taking on industry giant Chemist Warehouse.

Despite Chemist Warehouse’s $10 billion in annual sales and 540-store footprint, Piliouras likens Star to Aldi or IGA, serving customers who value pharmacist care over bulk buying.

“You don’t go to Chemist Warehouse if you want time with a pharmacist… You don’t go to Star if you’re looking for the biggest range of fragrances,” he told AFR.

Star currently generates $300 million in annual sales, with 1000 staff and a presence in five states.

Founded by pharmacists Stan Kontos and Peter Gardiakos, the group continues to grow in a maturing, tightly regulated market.

Source: AFR.

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