DISCOUNT Drug Stores (DDS) is preparing to launch more than 220 private and exclusive label products into its stores over the next six months, the brand revealed at its annual conference on the Gold Coast over the weekend.
Pharmacy representatives from every DDS store across the country attended the event, including Sigma Healthcare CEO Vikesh Ramsunder (pictured), who during his keynote address emphasised Sigma's commitment to growing the number of stores across Australia.
"Sigma is very committed to enhancing the DDS brand and has set a target of 150 DDS stores in the medium term," he said.
"We have strengthened our retail team and are implementing best-in-class retail management practices to support our DDS pharmacies."
Themed 'Solid Ground', the conference included a gala event celebrating the brand's national award winners for this year, with Thornton Discount Drug Store taking home the DDS Store of the Year title for the second year in a row.
Additionally, DDS officially launched 'Dogtober', an annual fundraising drive in support of Assistance Dogs Australia.
Through grassroots fundraising in all of its 100 stores, DDS has raised more than $392,000 over 12 years to support the charity. JM
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