Partner with other local businesses

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager for the “Profits in the front end” blog series Building relationships with other local businesses is mutually beneficial. Not only can you widen your reach with consumers who might not have otherwise patronized your store, you can always learn and benefit from fellow small business owners. First let’s focus on […]
Curating Special Assortments to Enhance Customer Experience in Independent Pharmacies

by Cat Renwick, category analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series In today’s competitive market, independent pharmacies can stand out by offering thoughtfully curated assortments that cater to the diverse needs of their community. By creating specialized sections — such as multicultural products, gifting options, and unique health, beauty, and wellness items […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Family Planning

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Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Feminine Care

Part of the Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise infographics series
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Oral Care

by Kyle Lentz, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Take the month of May to update your oral care department to drive sales with a focus on education and your product mix. It’s National Dental Health Month in May, a perfect opportunity to put together an endcap with staple oral care products, vanity items […]
Flexitol brings innovation and efficacy to therapeutic skin care

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Like many entrepreneurs, Steven and Shelley Sher started their line of skin care products in an effort to find better solutions for a loved one suffering. In their case, it was their toddler dealing with chronic eczema and there was a lack […]
HRG Presents at ECRM Home Health Care Education and EPPS Program

Waukesha, Wisconsin — May 5, 2025 — HRG will be moderating the panel, “Changing Channels: Home Health, Diabetes, and the New Patient Journey,” at the ECRM Home Health Care Education and EPPS Program in Jacksonville, FL, May 5 – 8, 2025. The educational session is on Tuesday, May 6 and will include a discussion moderated […]
How Independent Pharmacies Can Attract Younger Customers

by Cat Renwick, category analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series Attracting younger customers is essential for the long-term success of independent pharmacies. Gen Z and Millennials value convenience, personalization, and modern experiences. Here’s how you can appeal to this demographic: By carefully selecting products that meet the values and needs of […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Health Supports

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RedDrop is on a mission to normalize and desexualize puberty

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News When Dana Roberts, co-founder and CIO of RedDrop, was teaching fifth grade, she had a female student who got her first period at school and didn’t know what was happening. “She asked me, ‘Miss Roberts, am I dying?’” That experience started Roberts’ journey […]