Consider innovative approaches to accelerating speed to basket
By Angela Nicloy, director of marketing, as seen in Mass Market Retailers Speed to shelf is vital at brick-and-mortar. As Amazon, other retail leaders such as Walmart and Target, and worldwide circumstances continue to disrupt established business models, and shopper behavior increasingly favors an omnichannel experience, the focus for all retail supply chain stakeholders has […]
Building Bridges From A Distance
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com October 4, 2021 Cautiously and intrepidly, many of us have returned to the office, travel and business in the “new normal.” For those of us who focus significant time on forging strategic relationships, approaches to growing business contacts and creating new connections have changed forever. The […]
Reflections on forty-one years in business
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations It’s often said that more than half of new businesses fail during their first year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this isn’t necessarily true. Data from the Bureau shows that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% […]
HRG Marks 40+ Years With a Partner Celebration and Growth Summit
Waukesha, Wisconsin — November 9, 2021 — HRG (Hamacher Resource Group) invited clients and vendor partners to a 41st anniversary celebration and Growth Summit, September 29 and 30 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The event was originally scheduled in 2020 to mark the company’s 40th year in business but had to be pushed back into 2021. Guests […]
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 […]