The Details Decide — Pricing Strategy part 2 video out now July 16, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide, focused on pricing strategy, is out now. It is the fourth video published and the second one explaining the detailed processes which support updates to product pricing within HRG’s Master […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Skin Care
by Cat Renwick, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Skin care is the number one beauty category in the independent pharmacy channel, so refreshing your department should generate sales and adding new skin care items will draw in new customers. Let your social followers know to come in and discover what you have […]
Gold Bond attracts new customers to their brand and to the hand and body lotion category
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Gold Bond has been on the market for 100 years. That kind of longevity is hard to come by, and their tried-and-true formula is a keystone of their ongoing success. They recently expanded their product offering, introducing scented hand creams which launched in […]
The Details Decide — Classification part 2 video out now
June 23, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide, the second video focused on HBW product classification, is out now. It is the fifth video published and explains at a high level the processes used to ensure HRG’s Fine Line Categorization System reflects current shopper behavior. All videos can be […]
Moonbow takes a holistic approach to skin care and wellbeing
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News For twin sisters Dr. Felice Chan and Heather Chan, founders of Moonbow, yin and yang—the fundamental principle in Chinese culture representing complementary opposites—is a recurrent theme in both their relationship and their business. “It’s about polarities coexisting,” said Dr. Felice. “A […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Feminine Care and Family Planning
by Tara Kaifesh, category analyst, and Kelly Zygowski, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Women’s health is a hot topic in the industry and in general. Paying attention to the latest research, findings, and products available to meet the needs of your shoppers is important to building loyalty and offering support. In our […]
Crafting a women’s health mix that builds loyalty
by Georgia Gums, as seen in Chain Drug Review The focus and product development to address women’s health issues have been on the rise in recent years and are poised to continue expansion. According to Silicon Valley Bank’s “Innovation in Women’s Health” report, 2024 was “the biggest year for women’s health investment yet.” The bank […]
Vogelsang Celebrates 40 Years with HRG
Waukesha, Wisconsin — June 2, 2026 – Dawn Vogelsang, president and majority owner of HRG, celebrated her 40th year with the company in May. HRG associates surprised her with a picture collage and video with personal messages congratulating her. Hired to establish an IT team at HRG, she played an integral role in technological […]
HRG’s Nicloy Presents for the Third Year in a Row for the Women’s Business Development Center’s Top Shelf Retail Virtual Event
May 29, 2026– HRG’s director of marketing, Angela Nicloy presented, “Shelf Awareness,” at the Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) Top Shelf Retail virtual event for the third year in a row. The event is for diverse business owners, male or female, who are preparing to pitch their consumer product to large retailers. The presentation covered […]
e.l.f. sets out to make an impact at Coachella and Stagecoach
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News This April, e.l.f. Beauty will have a significant presence at two large music festivals. “e.l.f. will be the first cosmetics brand to participate in all three weekends of Coachella and Stagecoach,” stated Patrick O’Keefe, chief integrated marketing officer at e.l.f. Beauty. The company will […]