by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Customer engagement is a necessity, especially in the beauty segment where the number of companies vying for consumers’ dollars is incredibly high. Creating memorable experiences and meaningful interactions keeps a brand not only top of mind, but can also build loyalty and … Read More
by Cat Renwick, merchandising analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Consumers recognize that sun care is a year-round need and the category has evolved in recent years with more options. See below for important updates you should make to your department. Of the adult sun protection products recently launched, two-thirds have a sun protection … Read More
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Cleanlogic has a distinct purpose. Not only is the company committed to offering high-quality wellness products, but they have an equal focus on giving back and educating the greater public about those living with disabilities. The brand includes functional braille on … Read More
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations As retailers across all industries settle into a post-COVID world, the idea of home delivery or curbside pickup has never been more important. In fact, according to an annual consumer survey by store lifecycle management company Tango conducted earlier this year, 94% of shoppers enjoy having the ability … Read More
Understanding consumer needs, choosing the best go-to-market strategy and continuing to innovate is a strong path to success. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News For brands just starting out, the path into the shopping basket can take many routes. To get to market quickly, selling online can be … Read More
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen on the IndiePet website. As an independent retailer much responsibility falls into your lap. Often owner-operators are the human resource, merchandising, accounting, buying, inventory, and logistics managers. It’s a lot to juggle, which is why learning to delegate is key to managing it all. Getting associates involved … Read More
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen on National Grocers Association website Being an owner-operator of an independent grocery store requires you wear several hats, including human resources, accounting, buying and merchandising. Managing or overseeing all of these things can leave you with little creativity left to problem solve or come up with new ideas … Read More
Waukesha, Wisconsin — November 3, 2022 — The HRG management team recently completed a leadership program led by Larry O’Brien, adjunct instructor at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Corporate Training Center. The 12-hour course covered topics such as, communication, emotional intelligence, dealing with difficult conversations, and giving and receiving feedback. O’Brien led the four 3-hour … Read More
In theory, everyone wants to use “better for you” products, but whether the average consumer is willing to put the time and energy into finding those products can be the deciding factor. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Finding clean beauty products can be hard to navigate. A … Read More
Waukesha, Wisconsin — October 27, 2022 — HRG has named Holly Ockelmann as the new national account analyst, responsible for supporting the company’s drug wholesale, independent pharmacy, and convenience store clients. Ockelmann will continue managing the category reviews of the baby care, incontinence, grooming needs, and batteries categories for HRG’s TEMPS® Category Manager program. Ockelmann … Read More