Chemist Warehouse eyes $14 billion acquisition| Kmart takes on IKEA | Bending Spoons cashes in

Chemist Warehouse eyes $14 billion acquisition| Kmart takes on IKEA | Bending Spoons cashes in

June 11, 2026 · 7 min

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The episode discusses Chemist Warehouse's potential acquisition of Boots, Kmart's new furniture showroom, and Bending Spoons' IPO plans.

Sigma Healthcare, the owner of Chemist Warehouse, is chasing a $14 billion deal to buy UK pharmacy giant Boots. Kmart is opening a massive furniture showroom called K Home to grab a bigger slice of the furniture market. Bending Spoons, the Italian app studio that buys dying internet brands  has just filed for a $20 billion Nasdaq IPO. _ Download the free app (App Store):  http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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