Independent Pharmacy Research Study Report: Channel Overview Infographic
Black Opal looks to create individualized experience for customers

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Black Opal Beauty is not the type of company that stands still. In a recent interview with Desiree Rogers, CEO of Black Opal, she recounted the large number of initiatives currently underway at the company. It is nothing short of impressive. […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Future Opportunities Infographic Features Six New Charts
July 7, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the seventh 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 “Future Opportunities” infographic, […]
Beauty industry rebound…
…and how do I treat my maskne? by Fran Lewis, business development and marketing strategist In May, when the national mask and social distancing rules for those vaccinated were lifted, I was surprised at how quickly residential areas and businesses were to adapt. By the next day, post-mandate lift, my apartment complex in Milwaukee, WI […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Reasons for Shopping Infographic Features Six New Charts
June 16, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the sixth 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 “Reasons for Shopping” […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study Report

In 2012, HRG released the groundbreaking study, Independent Pharmacy Shoppers: Who, What, and Why?. In addition to getting the perspective of independent pharmacists on their business and shoppers, independent pharmacy customers were surveyed. The subsequent report identified shopper behavior, purchase preferences and practices, and areas where engagement could be enhanced. Eight years later, the ever-changing retail […]
Data-empowered decision-making in the retail industry
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations Over the past 15+ months, new applications of analytics across the retail supply chain have been broadly implemented. From merchandising planning to retail pricing elasticity, demand recommendations to shopper personalization, analytics has taken a higher priority within many organizations. The worldwide health crisis put more emphasis on the […]
HRG’s Refined Alignment Begins Roll Out
May 27, 2021 – As part of HRG’s 2021 brand refresh, they are introducing a streamlined approach to their lines of business, outlined below. The lines of business are: Data & Analysis – HRG’s data offers the intelligence brands, retailers, and distributors need to fuel data-driven decisions. The high-quality product assets can be used to […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Reaching Consumers Infographic Features Five New Charts
May 26, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the fifth 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 “Reaching Consumers” infographic, […]
HRG Wins Top Workplace Award for Fifth Year in a Row
Waukesha, Wisconsin — May 19, 2021 — HRG has been named one of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s 2021 Top Workplaces, awarded to the best places to work in southeastern Wisconsin. This is the fifth year in a row that HRG has achieved the honor. 2020 was HRG’s 40th anniversary. While the company had to postpone […]