Posted by Jenny Kosek
So, dollar stores and their pharmacies are a-comin’, and your pharmacy needs to be ready to battle them for consumers. Are you ready?
Consumers choose where to shop based on what I’ll call “the Three Cs”. In order of importance, they are:
1. Convenience
2. Cost
3. Customer Service
Dollar stores are winning the war for consumer loyalty by offering a shopping experience focused on convenience and cost. But the opportunities for independents to beat them at their own game are many: