Nailtopia impacts nail care space with eco-friendly formulas

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News While there has been a clean, green movement in beauty products for some time, it was the white space in nail care for such products that inspired vice president of marketing, Logan Bilderback, and her fellow team members at Beauty Partners, […]
Bonnell Named One of the Top Women in Health, Beauty, and Wellness
October 28, 2021 – HRG’s Julie Bonnell, vice president of operations, was named one of the Top Women in Health, Beauty, and Wellness by Drug Store News out of 120 applicants. Bonnell is recognized for Business Excellence. The publication selected women who work to make the industry better and more inclusive. Bonnell has been immersed […]
Revolution Beauty creates aesthetically appealing shopping experiences

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Cosmetics and beauty departments can be some of the most visually vibrant and engaging areas of a store. Bright, colorful, stocked with sleek and unique packages — they contain a wealth of products that please the senses. There’s a lot of preparation […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Industry Support Infographic Features Seven New Charts
September 23, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the last in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In the “Industry Support” infographic, […]
HRG’s Wendland Featured on “The Business of Pharmacy with Mike Koelzer” Podcast
September 16, 2021 – Dave Wendland, vice president of strategic relations and member of the owners group of HRG, will be featured in the upcoming “The Business of Pharmacy with Mike Koelzer” podcast. The podcast focuses on essential business aspects of running an independent pharmacy, and Wendland and Koelzer’s conversation covers ideas, stories, and examples […]
Five Reasons For A Brand Refresh
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com August 6, 2021 Although change for change’s sake is seldom a good course of action, a well-executed brand refresh could be just what the doctor ordered — if the underlying rationale justifies such measures. Refreshing an overall brand identity should be rooted in strategy, and these […]
Nicloy Named One of the Notable Women in Marketing
Waukesha, Wisconsin — September 9, 2021 — Angela Nicloy, director of marketing for Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. (HRG), has been named one of Biz Times Media’s inaugural Notable Women in Marketing. Nicloy joined HRG in February of 2020. In her role as director of marketing, she is responsible for strategic corporate marketing, digital and social […]
Sifting through sun care solutions

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Choosing a sunscreen has always been confusing to shoppers. Knowing which SPF (sun protection factor) to choose, how often it needs to be reapplied, and whether it remains effective when you’re in water are questions often asked when making a […]
Five technological advances that have recast retail
By Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, as seen in Chain Drug Review The use of technology has been expanding across retail for years — however, its pervasiveness was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The integration of technology within the retail ecosystem has become the new normal. This article highlights five technological advancements that have […]
HRG Completes Packaging and Display for PlantPure’s Plant-based Burritos
Waukesha, Wisconsin — August 5, 2021 — HRG recently designed print-ready packaging and a display box for PlantPure breakfast burritos. The frozen plant-based burritos come in three varieties: Smoky Country, Southwest, and Mushroom & Spinach. Using branding guidelines previously developed by HRG, the food packaging and displayer was created for use at brick-and-mortar retailers. The […]