by Jenny Kosek 80 million people between the ages of 17 and 34 currently comprise the much-buzzed about Millennial Generation. Considering that 40% of shoppers under age 25 purchase no OTC products at independent pharmacy, the industry is lagging behind when it comes to engaging this immensely important demographic. That means independent pharmacy is losing … Read More
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Retail staff: In-store search engines
by Jenny Kosek How did it come to this? 91% of consumers who shop online do so because they can research their buying decisions, and these shoppers trust online ratings and reviews by a 4:1 margin over the opinions of store employees. Why don’t shoppers trust store employees any more? Consumers who are turning to … Read More
Your product assortment can be your differentiator
by Megan Moyer We often talk to independent pharmacies about finding their niche in the community. The trouble is many indie pharmacists aren’t sure where to begin to figure this out. One place to start is to review your product assortment. A good approach is to look at your competitors, customers, and community. You can … Read More
Fixing Your Fixtures: Tips for Selecting Pharmacy Shelving
Written by and published in Elements magazine, June 15, 2016 Your pharmacy’s fixtures support your front-end sales, organize your back-end workflow and influence how patients perceive the level of service and care you provide at your pharmacy. Despite all the work your pharmacy’s shelving and fixtures do to support the success of your business, … Read More