Skin Care is the number one beauty category in the independent channel by Kelly Zygowski, junior category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Follow these recommendations and add new products to attract shoppers to your Skin Care department. Therapeutic items are top skin care performers in the Independent class of trade, and several manufacturers have launched new … Read More
Pay attention to the lifestyle needs of your feminine care shoppers by Holly Ockelmann, merchandising analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips When it comes to Feminine Care, the biggest trend our analysts are seeing is women are looking for products that work with their active lifestyles and eliminate the stigma surrounding vaginal health. Use these tips to … Read More
Follow the trends to attract shoppers to your Oral Care department by Tina Serson, merchandising analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Implement these tips to increase sales and profits in your Oral Care department. Dry mouth treatments continue to perform extremely well within the independent drug class of trade and outpace total Oral Care sales. Forms … Read More
Take the time to update this high-profit-margin category by Kyle Lentz, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips The estimated profit margin for the Vitamins & Dietary Supplements category is 38.5%-45.6%. Make the most of this top-performing category and its high margins by following the tips below. Nationally, the gummy trend within the Vitamins & Dietary … Read More
Don’t overlook this important top 10 category in independent pharmacy by Tara Kaifesh, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips First Aid is a top 10 category in the independent pharmacy channel. Use these tips to help meet the needs of your customers. Private label sales are a key component to the success of your First … Read More
New items continue to drive sales in hair care by Kyle Lentz, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips The Hair Care category is the number two beauty category in ranked independent pharmacy dollar sales*. Executing the ideas below will promote sales in this department and attract new shoppers. Natural ingredient trends continue to drive sales … Read More
Take advantage of new products and cross-merchandising opportunities in your Eye & Ear Care department by Kelly Zygowski, junior category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips The Eye & Ear Care category ranks 9th and contributes 4.6% of dollar sales for HBW in community pharmacy.* The dry eye segment continues to drive category sales. Longer … Read More
By Dave Wendland for Drug Store News June 19, 2017 My daughter and I were experimenting in the kitchen the other evening — cooking up what was sure to be a masterpiece. Reaching into the lazy Susan in the spice cabinet, I had a eureka moment. To be honest, this is not the first … Read More
Hello! I’m Kyle Lentz, category analyst at Hamacher Resource Group. Over the next couple of months, I will be authoring several blog posts on the state of the cold & allergy category and what to look forward to in 2016. These blog posts will be subcategory specific and will include product information, new item launches, … Read More
By Jen Johnston Many pharmacies have an area they use for seasonal displays. In the summer, this might include an endcap for outdoor games and swim toys.Here is a handy ordering checklist you can use to make sure you get it right. If you had an Outdoor Games and Swim Toys display last year, check … Read More