The Details Decide — Eligibility part 2 video out now
August 20, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide — the second focused on product eligibility — is out now. The video describes the criteria for determining if a product is HSA/FSA eligible. All videos can be found on HRG’s website and on the company’s Facebook page and YouTube […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Cold & Allergy
by Kyle Lentz, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Cold & allergy is consistently among the top-selling categories in independent pharmacies. Keeping the department well stocked and up to date ensures you’re ready when customers need relief — and helps maximize sales opportunities. It’s time to refresh your cold & allergy department, and your to-do […]
The Details Decide — Pricing Strategy part 2 video out now
July 16, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide, focused on pricing strategy, is out now. It is the fourth video published and the second one explaining the detailed processes which support updates to product pricing within HRG’s Master Product Library, including data sources and zone pricing. All videos can […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Skin Care
by Cat Renwick, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Skin care is the number one beauty category in the independent pharmacy channel, so refreshing your department should generate sales and adding new skin care items will draw in new customers. Let your social followers know to come in and discover what you have […]
The Details Decide — Classification part 2 video out now
June 23, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide, the second video focused on HBW product classification, is out now. It is the fifth video published and explains at a high level the processes used to ensure HRG’s Fine Line Categorization System reflects current shopper behavior. All videos can be […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Feminine Care and Family Planning
by Tara Kaifesh, category analyst, and Kelly Zygowski, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Women’s health is a hot topic in the industry and in general. Paying attention to the latest research, findings, and products available to meet the needs of your shoppers is important to building loyalty and offering support. In our […]
Crafting a women’s health mix that builds loyalty
by Georgia Gums, as seen in Chain Drug Review The focus and product development to address women’s health issues have been on the rise in recent years and are poised to continue expansion. According to Silicon Valley Bank’s “Innovation in Women’s Health” report, 2024 was “the biggest year for women’s health investment yet.” The bank […]
HRG Attends BlueYonder ICON Conference
May 13, 2026 – Noah Rosenthal, category analyst at HRG, will be attending the BlueYonder ICON conference, May 17-20, in San Diego, CA. The BlueYonder website states that ICON brings together the industry’s best supply chain minds from retail, manufacturing, and logistics across four days. Rosenthal has been in the retail industry for 19 years, […]
The Details Decide — Product Eligibility Part 1 Video Out Now
May 11, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide, focused on product eligibility, is out now. It is the fourth video published and the first one explaining the key role HRG has in interpreting eligibility guidelines for fintech organizations and a standards organization to enable easier use of health plan […]
The Details Decide — Pricing Strategy part 1 video out now
April 16, 2026 – The next video in HRG’s video series, The Details Decide, focused on pricing strategy, is out now. It is the third video published and the first one explaining the detailed processes which support updates to product pricing within HRG’s Master Product Library. All videos can be found on HRG’s website and […]