The one key lesson for family firms from Chemist Warehouse founders

Building a $30 billion retail disruptor over five decades with your brother leads to some vigorous debates, but Chemist Warehouse co-founders Sam and Jack Gance say the key is making sure every big decision is unanimous.

Throughout the pharmacy giant’s rapid growth – from its first store in Melbourne’s Reservoir to operating 600 stores nationwide – and with a listing on the Australian Securities Exchange around the corner, the brothers and their third co-founder Mario Verrocchi have stuck to the creed.