Published on April 4, 2005 at 9:18 PM
Australian Jumbo Corporation Limited (JUM) has announced an aggresive move into the online pharmacy business with the public release of the JumboPharmacy website.
The JumboPharmacy offers over 4,000 products ranging from general medicine and baby care to vitamins and personal care. This latest product line expands the range of Jumbo’s “Internet Friendly” goods that already includes luxury items such as fragrances and cosmetics, computer items such as software and other items including lotteries. “Internet friendly goods are those that are well suited to online selling”, said Mr Mike Veverka, CEO of Jumbo Corporation. “Pharmacy goods are ideal because they are easily posted and customers often prefer to puchase these goods in the privacy of their own home. Repeat orders are also common and handled by the Jumbo order reminder service”.
A strategic alliance has been formed with Pharmacy Online (http://www.onlinepharmacy.com.au/) to provide product expertise and fullfillment functions.
Pharmacy Online is Australia’s 4th largest online pharmacy with 8 years experience in online retailing of pharmacy products and 40 years pharmacy experience. Pharmacy Online is based in Sydney and sources the products from two large family owned Pharmacies in Sydney. The strategic alliance will combine Jumbo’s online marketing skills with Pharmacy Online’s product suppliers and knowledge of the industry. “Pharmacy Online was selected as a suitable partner for the JumboPharmacy because of their understanding of online requirements as well as product range and industry knowledge”, said Mr Veverka.
http://www.jumbocorporation.com/