The beauty industry is growing — both in store and online
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News There is a positive outlook for the beauty industry and it’s being driven by online shoppers. While TikTok Shops have gained popularity, some surprising categories are having the greatest success. In a recent CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) webinar, “Global Trends Report, Part […]
Ocoa wants girls and women to embrace their curls
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Ocoa co-founder, Nicol Varona Cancelmo grew up in the Dominican Republic where she says the culture there embedded that curly hair is bad hair. “’Pelo Malo’ is a very well-known term in Latin America, Caribbean especially. It’s not seen as beautiful and professional, […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Incontinence and Nicotine Replacement Therapy
by Noah Rosenthal, category analyst, and Holly Ockelmann, National Account Analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Read on for ideas to update and refresh these important departments which offer products that can positively impact your patients’ health. Medications, surgeries, and injections can help curb incontinence, however, they may be too costly for seniors, caregivers, […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Foot Care
Part of the Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise infographics series
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Pain Relief and Weight Management & Nutritional Foods
Between new products to consider adding to your assortment, to keeping on top of trends affecting the pain relief and weight management & nutritional foods categories, there are ample opportunities to update these departments and offer your customers new options for relief. There are a number of products launching to support side effects of GLP-1 […]
HRG Celebrates the Influence and Impact of Dave Wendland as he Announces Retirement
Waukesha, Wisconsin — November 4, 2025 – HRG is celebrating the influence and impact of Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the owner group at HRG, as they reflect on his industry-wide contributions and announce his retirement. Wendland has been with HRG for 34 years, dating back to when the company was […]
Develop a marketing plan for your independent pharmacy
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager for the Profits in the Front End blog series A marketing plan is an important part of business planning. It maps out promotions, messaging, events, target market, and more. Dedicating the time to develop a plan is worthwhile because it provides direction for staff and guidance on where […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Diabetes Management and Home Diagnostics & Patient Aids for Daily Living
by Kyle Lentz, category analyst, and Cat Renwick, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Update your assortment with diabetes management and home diagnostics & patient aids for daily living items that are new to market or those that offer customers an affordable alternative. There were a handful of products from the diabetes management and home […]
Rave Nailz is all about the artistry
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Founder and CEO of Rave Nailz, Braelinn Frank’s journey began with a personal desire for amazing nails without the price tag of a salon visit. “It was difficult to get in with the nail artists that I wanted so I could get those really […]
Put smiles in the aisles
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series There are many practical things you can do to provide a pleasant shopping experience – right products at the right price in the right place – merchandising principles that we live and breathe. But the truth is, a shopping trip can […]