Waukesha, Wisconsin — September 27, 2022 — HRG’s premiere publication for independent retail pharmacies, IN.depth, has reached a milestone: its tenth year of circulation. Developed to provide health, beauty, and wellness manufacturers an opportunity to provide messaging directly to pharmacy staff, as well as be a vehicle for HRG retail experts to share their tips, … Read More
By Sean Grudzinski, product research & analysis manager, as seen in Chain Drug Review Controlling the product journey all the way from planogram to the shopping basket isn’t easy but, to deliver the shopping experience you want for your customers, you must find a way. With the right resources (internal or trusted partners) you can … Read More
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com I began talking about the concept of unboxed retail about five years ago. You may be scratching your head wondering what I mean by “unboxed retail.” The fact of the matter is that shopper behaviors have changed dramatically from their reliance on brick-and-mortar storefronts. Today’s shoppers are … Read More
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen on National Grocers Association website Finding a niche in your community is a good way to build a competitive advantage. If you and your competitors carry many of the same brands and items, bringing in products that are unique to your store can be a strong differentiator. … Read More
By Julie Bonnell, vice president operations, as seen in Mass Market Retailers As the focus on e-commerce has been heightened the past few years, manufacturers and retailers have, in many cases, invested in their websites. In some cases, functionality needed streamlining, in others, content needed updating and/or improvement, and in others still, e-commerce had to … Read More
Build front-end sales with these tips from our category experts Part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Digestive Health by Tara Kaifesh, category analyst Travel is reaching pre-pandemic levels in certain segments of the travel industry. According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel spending was “roughly at 2019 levels in July, which marked the fourth consecutive month … Read More
Product innovation is often driven by being unable to find a solution for a specific need. Two innovators discuss their inspiration and methods to continue innovating. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News There’s no question innovation is a driver in retail. New, innovative products drive sales by … Read More
Waukesha, Wisconsin — September 1, 2022 — 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 2022 updates include extensive modifications which support the Fine Lines mission of … Read More
Sales data is invaluable when it comes to planning. It’s a view into consumer behavior and trends and is crucial in inventory management. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The beauty segment has had a tumultuous couple of years. The highly-contagious coronavirus forced stay-at-home orders and mask-wearing — … Read More
Waukesha, Wisconsin — August 16, 2022 — Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the owner’s group at HRG, will be presenting three webinars for the National Grocers Association (NGA). The webinars will be spread over the months of September, October, and November. The first one, The Shopper Journey: Health & Wellness, is … Read More