HRG Supports Independent Pharmacies in a Variety of Ways at NCPA Annual Convention

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Waukesha, Wisconsin – October 1, 2024 – HRG will be supporting independent pharmacies in multiple ways at the National Community Pharmacy Association’s (NCPA) Annual Conference in Columbus, OH, October 25-27.   Additionally, HRG will be exhibiting at NCPA Annual, demonstrating their merchandising tools and branding services designed to aid the success of independent pharmacies, including […]

Provide a one-stop shop with disease-state and condition-specific endcaps

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  By Noah Rosenthal, category analyst for the “Profits in the front end” blog series    Endcaps are prime selling real estate because they are in heavily trafficked areas, and, because it’s a compact area of products, are easy to shop. While they are often used for seasonal promotions, they are also perfect to assemble a varied […]

Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Cold & Allergy

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by  Kyle Lentz, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Cold and flu season is approaching. Here are some ideas of how to prepare to meet your customers’ needs. Five cold & allergy products that launched in 2023 made it onto Drug Store News’s Future 50 list, powered by HRG. UPC Product Manufacturer 03660283304 […]

Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Skin Care

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by Cat Renwick, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips While independent pharmacies tend to excel in therapeutic skin care items, don’t overlook the advantages to your business of serving consumers looking for skin care products offering beauty benefits. These product types become part of a consumer’s skin care routine/regimen, which means recurring, additional basket […]

Proactive vs. reactive – pharmacies that thrive

by Kyle Lentz, category analyst 2020 and 2021 provided unique challenges for smaller, independent pharmacies. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that a proactive approach vs. a reactive approach can have a positive impact on business.  Now, no one can predict the future, and sometimes, like in the case of unforeseen circumstances, a reactive […]