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 […]
A Successful Change-UP
Communication is key when you’re updating UPCs By Andrea Ferrier, business development manager Manufacturer UPC changes occur for a myriad of reasons — a new formulation, package downsizing to keep costs and pricing in line, or perhaps a product line was purchased from another manufacturer and the UPCs need to align with your company’s UPC […]
HRG Makes Significant Update to Industry-standard Fine Line Classification System
Waukesha, Wisconsin — September 17, 2025 — HRG has completed its semiannual update of its Fine Line Classification System for health, beauty, and wellness (HBW), home health care (HHC), and general merchandise (GM) products with notable adjustments to reflect industry changes. The September 2025 updates include additions to address wearable wellness devices and pharmacy services. […]
Develop a market niche
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series Competitive pressures rarely take a back seat. As an independent operator, you have an inherent advantage in your flexibility to make changes as you see fit, without having to “run it up the ladder” or build your case to convince […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Digestive Health
by Tara Kaifesh, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Check that your digestive health department is well stocked with products designed to help patients suffering side effects from medications and to spotlight innovative new items in the category like those listed in the table below. The gut is the largest immune system organ, containing up […]
You must make shoppers’ online experience as close as possible to being in-store
You want to give online shoppers as crisp, clear, accurate, and up-to-date an image to peruse as possible, with every content-rich panel or side available
Brick-and-mortar retailing is far from its death bed
by Dave Wendland, as seen in Chain Drug Review During the height of the pandemic, it was not uncommon to hear predictions that brick-and-mortar retail could only exist in the rear-view mirror. Storefronts were shuttered, e-commerce was booming, and convenience was winning out over experience. In fact, some naysayers were proclaiming the demise of physical […]
BEL London is bringing the bold, edgy vibe of London to the U.S.
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News BEL London is inspired by the city itself. “London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. It embraces individuality, celebrates all kinds of beauty, regardless of age, gender, skin tone, background — and we are all about this. BEL London […]
Efficiency, clean ingredients and quality are the foundation of Alleyoop
Leila Kashani, CEO and co-founder of Alleyoop, started her journey into creating a cosmetics line in high school where she first wished there were more efficient options available.
Invite your staff to implement their ideas
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series Getting your staff involved in generating and implementing ideas for your store is a great way to get them invested in the success of the store and empower them to think creatively to find ways to build the business, […]