Develop a healthcare information center

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  by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series  If you’ve positioned your pharmacy as a wellness destination for your community, consider developing a healthcare information center. It will reinforce your position and brand, and strengthen customer relationships, including building loyalty with new and current customers. When you […]

How does your target market perceive value?

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  By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series    A consumer’s perception of value is very personal. When it comes to front-end products, your customers’ perception of the value offered by your store can widely vary. That’s why your pricing strategy is very important. Once you’ve accounted for […]

Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Skin Care

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Set aside time to update your skin care department to capitalize on trends that will help boost sales. Multitasking skin care products is a trend that plays into the minimalism movement and gives consumers more bang for their buck. One item that embodies that trend that made HRG’s Future 50 list for Drug Store News […]

HRG Presents at Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s ThoughtSpot

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Waukesha, Wisconsin — July 14, 2025 — HRG’s vice president of strategic relations, Dave Wendland, will be presenting a continuing education session at Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s ThoughtSpot. The session, “Gaining Shelf Control,” is Friday, July 18, 2025, 1-2 p.m., and will provide independent pharmacists practical strategies to optimize category arrangement, shelf inventory, stocking levels, and […]

Small Business Growing Pains

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  By Julie Bonnell, vice president operations, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series    Recently, I was talking with retail experts who work for companies which support independent pharmacies. The topic of discussion was unique tactics stores were using to drive business, and whether there was a way for HRG to support these […]

Creating logical category adjacencies will lead to increased sales

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  By Tara Kaifesh, category analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series    Smart category adjacencies build baskets! With space at a premium, determining the correct adjacencies is important. Understanding who your customers are and how they shop are the first tasks that need to be accomplished. This will help you determine what categories […]

Partner with other local businesses

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager for the “Profits in the front end” blog series    Building relationships with other local businesses is mutually beneficial. Not only can you widen your reach with consumers who might not have otherwise patronized your store, you can always learn and benefit from fellow small business owners. First let’s focus on […]

Curating Special Assortments to Enhance Customer Experience in Independent Pharmacies

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  by Cat Renwick, category analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series    In today’s competitive market, independent pharmacies can stand out by offering thoughtfully curated assortments that cater to the diverse needs of their community. By creating specialized sections — such as multicultural products, gifting options, and unique health, beauty, and wellness items […]