Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Competitive Environment Infographic Features New Data
March 31, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the second 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 “Competitive Environment” infographic […]
HRG Reviews Over 2,400 New Items in 2020
Waukesha, Wisconsin — March 18, 2021 — HRG’s New Item Review team, in its ongoing evaluation of products suitable for the independent pharmacy channel, evaluated 2,402 new health, beauty, and wellness (HBW) items in 2020. This is a decrease of roughly 21.1% from the 3,045 products reviewed in 2019. The decrease can be directly attributed to […]
Significant Updates Made to HRG’s Fine Line Classification System
Waukesha, Wisconsin — March 15, 2021 — HRG has completed its semiannual update of its Fine Line classification system for health, beauty, and wellness (HBW), home health care (HHC), and general merchandise (GM) products with notable adjustments to reflect industry changes. The March 2021 updates include significant enhancements which support the Fine Line mission of […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Channel Overview Infographic Features New Data
March 5, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the first in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics will feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In addition to new […]
HRG Refines Alignment in the Retail Supply Chain
Waukesha, Wisconsin — February 16, 2021 — Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. (HRG), is revitalizing and simplifying how they present their solutions to the market and refreshing their brand. The company has evolved from primarily providing tools and services to help independent pharmacies maximize space and profitability in their front-of-store, to utilizing their expertise to dynamically […]
Maas Named One of the Notable Women in Human Resources
Waukesha, Wisconsin — February 9, 2021 — Beth Maas, SPHR, director of human resources for Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. (HRG), has been named one of Biz Times Media’s inaugural Notable Women in Human Resources. Maas has been with HRG for over 15 years. In her role as human resources director and a member of the […]
New Independent Pharmacy Research Published in HRG Report
HRG provides an updated view of independent pharmacies and their customers Waukesha, Wisconsin — January 27, 2021 — Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. (HRG), has published findings from its Independent Pharmacy Research Study and made it available, free to the industry, on its website. The study, developed and conducted in 2020, is an update of […]
Protecting the environment while building customer loyalty
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, for Retail Environments Sustainability is most often defined as the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. Informally, the three principles forming its foundation are profit, people, and the planet. A good product is no longer enough to win a consumer’s favor. […]
It’s Time For Innovation Or Stagnation
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com December 10, 2020 In October 2018, I wrote an article about the four components of effective collaboration: diversity, equality, energy and mobilization. With remote working now commonplace, I found myself challenged to imagine how the power of collaboration can facilitate effective revolutionary thinking from afar. True innovation often […]
Having the right offerings for unpaid caregivers is a challenge
By Megan Moyer, senior marketing communications specialist, as seen in Mass Market Retailers Finding ways to connect with your shoppers and draw in new consumers is an ongoing effort that needs constant reevaluation based on market conditions, the evolution of shopping behaviors, trends and the economy. One trend that continues to shape retailers’ strategies is the […]