Briefcase: Business snippets from 100-year-old building for sale to R.M Williams’ UK expansion
In this week’s Briefcase, a South Australian pharmacy group expands its medication business in the US and a new civil construction training facility opens. Plus, the latest business events.
- Heritage location hits the market
- SANFL unveils annual earnings
- R.M. Williams set for UK expansion
- SA pharmacy group launches healthcare business in US
- New civil construction facility to boost training operations
- DMAW Lawyers launches conveyancing brand
Heritage location hits the market
100-year-old heritage building Woodards House in Adelaide’s CBD has hit the market via an expression of interest campaign by Knight Frank.
The five-storey location has dual frontage on Waymouth Street and Bentham Street and holds a range of tenants, including South Australian College of English, BOEM Headshots and Terese Wacyk Legal
Woodards House occupies 3,070 square metres and has significant repositioning, refurbishment and redevelopment potential, brokers say, with the potential of adding further levels.
“Woodards House represents a unique opportunity, combining a prime corner location, irreplaceable heritage character and genuine value-add potential,” Knight Frank agent Max Frohlich said.
SANFL unveils annual earnings
The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) has released its 2025 annual cash earnings, showing a significant rise from 2024.
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The earnings in 2025 amounted to $2,264,257, an increase of $545,449 from the previous year’s result.
Funding to clubs also saw substantial growth, with football development grants rising by almost $800,000, which enabled $4,420,000 to be distributed across the eight SANFL Clubs.
“SANFL continues to demonstrate sound financial management, maintaining a disciplined and cost-effective operating structure while strategically increasing investment across State League clubs, talent pathways and game development initiatives in alignment with our long-term objectives,” outgoing SA Football Commission chair Rob Kerin said.
R.M. Williams set for UK expansion
R.M. Williams is set to open a flagship store in London following a growing demand from British consumers.
The store is expected to open on Jermyn Street later in March and will stock 73 different boot options, which is the largest R.M. Williams range in the world.
The brand expects its UK retail footprint to grow to eight stores by mid-April and UK turnover to exceed £15 million in 2026.
“Opening the new flagship on Jermyn Street, and continuing to expand across the UK, is about introducing the brand to new customers while staying true to the standards and values people expect from R.M. Williams,” R.M. Williams owner Nicola Forrest said.
SA pharmacy group launches healthcare business in US
Mayne Pharma Group has announced the launch of a new a healthcare solutions business in the United States to streamline prescription distribution and expand patient access to medications.
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DistributeRx will utilise a direct-to-patient sales channel through Mayne Pharma’s Adelaide Apothecary to “improve the speed to fulfilment of prescriptions” and support a more efficient patient experience.
Mayne Pharma expects the healthcare solutions business to “enhance engagement with prescribing clinicians and improve prescription access”, with the global ePharmacy market set to hit US $252 billion by 2030.
“By eliminating unnecessary complexity in the prescription process, we’re delivering a simple, transparent and affordable way for patients to access their medications,” DistributeRx president Daniel Moore said.
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New civil construction facility to boost training operations
The peak body for the civil construction industry will more than double the number of trainees each year following the opening of its new training facility.
Civil Contractors Federation SA has officially opened the new Centre for Excellence in Gepps Cross, increasing the number of apprentices it trains annually from approximately 200 to more than 400.
The Centre for Excellence offers industry-led training through virtual reality, simulation rigs for safe heavy machinery operation, and a work area that replicates dangerous working conditions, such as in confined or high spaces.
“Civil construction is laying the foundation for the state’s growth and CCF SA’s Centre for Excellence will help build the skills and workforce we need to meet the booming demand now and into the future,” CCFSA CEO Jessica Tucker said.
DMAW Lawyers launches conveyancing brand
SA firm DMAW Lawyers has launched its new brand Beyond Conveyancing, which is designed to “streamline the settlement experience” for residential and commercial clients.
DMAW said the new brand would aim to provide fixed-fee certainty, access to registered conveyancers, and legal expertise for complex transactions.
“Beyond Conveyancing leverages our extensive experience with a more efficient, communication-focused approach that meets modern expectations of South Australian buyers and developers,” Beyond Conveyancing leader Cherie Inglis said.
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