Independent Pharmacy Research Study Report: Reaching Consumers Infographic
Independent Pharmacy Research Study Report: Shopper Profile Infographic
Independent Pharmacy Research Study Report: Competitive Environment Infographic
HRG Presentation Included in Cardinal Health’s Retail Business Conference Virtual Event
Waukesha, Wisconsin — July 13, 2021 — Results of HRG’s Independent Pharmacy Research Study will be part of the featured content during Cardinal Health’s Retail Business Conference (RBC), held July 14-15. Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations at HRG and member of the owner group, recorded the presentation which features highlights from the analysis of […]
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 […]