Why Customer Service at Independent Pharmacies Truly Makes a Difference

By Holly Ockelmann, national account analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series At independent pharmacies, customer service goes beyond simply filling prescriptions. It’s about creating meaningful connections with customers and understanding their unique needs. In an age where large chains often dominate the retail landscape, independent pharmacies stand out for the personal […]
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — First Aid

by Kelly Zygowski, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Shine a light on the reasons customers should be stocking up on first aid products. A good way to promote first aid items is to remind customers that many products should be medicine cabinet mainstays — good to always have on hand for when the […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Sun Care

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Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Hair Care

Make the most of your hair care department with these tips! by Cat Renwick, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips If you don’t have much space to devote to a full-size hair care department, be sure to at least stock the Never Outs® for this category. Never Outs is HRG’s designation for products […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Hair Care

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Ask A Friend What You Could Do To Improve Your Store

By Kelly Zygowski, category analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series How well do you know your store? Could it be too well? When you have a routine and see the same view every day, it becomes so familiar that it blends into the background, and you don’t even notice it […]