Using data to monitor trends, consumer behavior and inventory

Sales data is invaluable when it comes to planning. It’s a view into consumer behavior and trends and is crucial in inventory management. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The beauty segment has had a tumultuous couple of years. The highly-contagious coronavirus forced stay-at-home orders and mask-wearing — … Read more

Betting on Beauty

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager I’ve been writing articles about the beauty industry once a month for the past year for Drug Store News’ Inside Beauty e-newsletter. HRG has been in the health, beauty, and wellness segment of the retail industry since its inception. In the 12 years I’ve worked for the company, our … Read more

Packaging innovations for sustainability

Recent package innovations seem to revolve largely around more sustainable solutions. There are many examples in the personal care space with more to come. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News You don’t have to look far in the personal care space for innovative packaging. And the fact that … Read more

Capitalizing on cosmetics in grocery

Simplifying cosmetic resets not only minimizes the disruption to the department, it saves costs. Innovative fixtures, proven processes, and advanced merchandising tools offer grocers efficiencies that will positively impact their bottom line. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News When you think of grocery stores, cosmetics might not be … Read more

Delivering to consumer expectations

The O’Keeffe’s brand is rooted in solving challenging skin issues. Their philosophy is to be the last product a consumer turns to for skin care. Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News O’Keeffe’s has leveraged their brand appeal and found success in channels where health, beauty, and wellness … Read more

Consumer feedback is driving innovation in skin care

Skin care is one of the largest beauty categories in drug and mass channels with a myriad of choices. Galderma and Sanofi provide targeted products and tools to make it easy for consumers to find solutions for their particular skin needs. Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Skin care … Read more

The burgeoning beauty supplement market

According to the 2021 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, supplements meant to improve skin, hair and nails are up 4% from 2020, moving ahead of heart health supplements on the list of popular supplement uses. By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The beauty supplement market has grown by … Read more

Technology improves shopper experience in men’s hair color

Combe introduced a virtual try-on of Just For Men hair color, created in partnership with Perfect Corp., to help men digitally find their best color match and most natural look. By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The grooming needs category has evolved over the last decade. In particular, … Read more

Hey Humans is on a mission to foster real change

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News “Better for the planet” products often come with a higher price tag, but part of Maesa’s mission with their first foray into a personal care brand, Hey Humans, is to overcome that price barrier to make naturally-derived formulas accessible to all with products that are … Read more

BWX goes beyond being different to make a positive impact

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News To succeed in the beauty industry, brands must have clearly established differentiators to stand out, which may take multiple forms, from unique product offerings to a special way of building and growing a community of advocates and influencers. Some beauty brands stand … Read more