Pennies and Pricing: the penny is no longer being produced, now what?

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By Sean Grudzinski, product research & analysis manager As I’m sure you’ve heard, the penny is no longer being produced. Unfortunately, production costs outweigh the coin’s value, and it has officially been decommissioned. However, according to the American Banking Association, there are an estimated 250 billion pennies in circulation. For the near future, pennies will […]

Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Sun Care

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by Tara Kaifesh, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Sun care isn’t just for summer, it’s a necessity all year. Update your department with a focus on educating your customers of the importance of year-round sun protection. Want to encourage add-on sales in your sun care department and boost your profits? Check out […]

Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Incontinence and Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Incontinence Nicotine Replacement Therapy 2023

by Noah Rosenthal, category analyst, and Holly Ockelmann, National Account Analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Read on for ideas to update and refresh these important departments which offer products that can positively impact your patients’ health. Medications, surgeries, and injections can help curb incontinence, however, they may be too costly for seniors, caregivers, […]

Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Pain Relief and Weight Management & Nutritional Foods

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Between new products to consider adding to your assortment, to keeping on top of trends affecting the pain relief and weight management & nutritional foods categories, there are ample opportunities to update these departments and offer your customers new options for relief. There are a number of products launching to support side effects of GLP-1 […]

Develop a marketing plan for your independent pharmacy

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  By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager for the Profits in the Front End blog series A marketing plan is an important part of business planning. It maps out promotions, messaging, events, target market, and more. Dedicating the time to develop a plan is worthwhile because it provides direction for staff and guidance on where […]

Put smiles in the aisles

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By Megan Moyer,  corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series  There are many practical things you can do to provide a pleasant shopping experience – right products at the right price in the right place – merchandising principles that we live and breathe. But the truth is, a shopping trip can […]