By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Cosmetics and beauty departments can be some of the most visually vibrant and engaging areas of a store. Bright, colorful, stocked with sleek and unique packages — they contain a wealth of products that please the senses. There’s a lot of preparation and … Read More
by Lisa Lopez, data assets manager, as seen in Chain Drug Review Data can be either an enabler or an inhibitor. Increasingly, organizations across the retail supply chain are recognizing the importance of centralizing data and harmonizing around a “single source of truth.” Having robust, accurate product data is absolutely critical for retailers in today’s … Read More
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com August 6, 2021 Although change for change’s sake is seldom a good course of action, a well-executed brand refresh could be just what the doctor ordered — if the underlying rationale justifies such measures. Refreshing an overall brand identity should be rooted in strategy, and these … Read More
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Choosing a sunscreen has always been confusing to shoppers. Knowing which SPF (sun protection factor) to choose, how often it needs to be reapplied, and whether it remains effective when you’re in water are questions often asked when making a … Read More
By Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, as seen in Chain Drug Review The use of technology has been expanding across retail for years — however, its pervasiveness was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The integration of technology within the retail ecosystem has become the new normal. This article highlights five technological advancements that have … Read More
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com June 17, 2021 Much has been written about leadership traits and styles. In fact, a Google search for the term “leadership” yields more than 2 billion results. And when you specify “authentic leadership,” you get more than 100 million results, including scholarly articles, lists of traits … Read More
By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Black Opal Beauty is not the type of company that stands still. In a recent interview with Desiree Rogers, CEO of Black Opal, she recounted the large number of initiatives currently underway at the company. It is nothing short of impressive. … Read More
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com March 21, 2021 Last year, companies found themselves faced with a daunting decision. Many struggled to implement tactics to build resilience into their organizations to survive short-term perils, while not losing sight of long-term strategies for an unknown future state. For some, this balance between short-term … Read More
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, for Retail Environments Sustainability is most often defined as the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. Informally, the three principles forming its foundation are profit, people, and the planet. A good product is no longer enough to win a consumer’s favor. … Read More
By Dave Wendland, for Forbes Agency Council, as appeared on Forbes.com December 10, 2020 In October 2018, I wrote an article about the four components of effective collaboration: diversity, equality, energy and mobilization. With remote working now commonplace, I found myself challenged to imagine how the power of collaboration can facilitate effective revolutionary thinking from afar. True innovation often … Read More