HRG is a 2023 certified Great Place to Work!
November 2, 2023 – HRG earned a 2023 Great Place to Work certification! Based on criteria that quantifies and benchmarks employee experience, certification evaluates workplace culture from the employees’ perspective to gather a picture of the internal health of an organization. Ninety-eight percent of employees at HRG say it is a great place to work […]
Beauty is in the brow
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Twenty years ago, Billion Dollar Beauty founder Natalie Plain was working in Los Angeles as a television producer when an eyebrow shaping appointment resulted in newly defined brows that altered her appearance. Fascinated and excited by the transformation, she began producing […]
Retail transformation via breakthrough innovation
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, for Chain Drug Review There is an age-old adage that suggests that “he who hesitates is lost.” For as long as I can remember, this simply did not seem applicable to the retail industry. Sure, there were always a few who stuck their necks out with visions of […]
Sustainable initiatives will result in doing well by doing good
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, for Mass Market Retailers Sustainability is generally defined as the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance. The three principles forming its foundation are profit, people and the planet. In today’s market, a superior product is no longer enough to win a consumer’s […]
Analysis Angles
by Lisa Lopez, digital assets manager, for Chain Drug Review While businesses don’t often use the term “big data” anymore, the concept has not disappeared. The analysis of large amounts of data to mine a variety of insights and actions still provides the strongest guideposts when building a strategic direction. Many companies still struggle with […]
Making sun protection part of a daily routine
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, “protecting your skin from the sun can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, sunburn, and premature skin aging like age spots, sagging, and wrinkles. If you’ve had skin cancer, sun protection can […]
The beauty segment is on the rise
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News There’s good news when it comes to the beauty category — sales are trending up. According to Accelerated Analytics — a company focused on helping brands improve their sales and inventory management by collecting, harmonizing, and then reporting on retail point […]
How To Shift To A “Test And Fail” Mentality
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com Imagine yourself at the top of a black diamond ski hill with the tips of your skis hovering precariously over the edge. You have two choices: You can doubt yourself and your abilities and remain frozen in place, or you can trust yourself and lean forward. […]
HRG Updates and Rebrands its Merchandising and Pricing Program to IN.store Category Management Tools
Waukesha, Wisconsin — August 16, 2023 — HRG has updated and rebranded its merchandising and pricing program, from TEMPS™ Category Manager to IN.store™ Category Management Tools. After a thorough review that included gathering feedback from retailers, merchandisers, and wholesalers, HRG defined enhancements to improve usability and ultimately provide an exceptional shopping experience for consumers while maximizing […]
HRG’s Category Research & Analysis Team Looks Back at HBW New Item Category Trends
Waukesha, Wisconsin — August 2, 2023 — HRG recently looked back at the new health, beauty, and wellness (HBW) items they chose as part of their annual selection of the Future 50 products for Drug Store News to dig into category trends. After reviewing the HBW products they projected to succeed in the market from […]