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A Successful Change-UP

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Communication is key when you’re updating UPCs By Andrea Ferrier, business development manager Manufacturer UPC changes occur for a myriad of reasons — a new formulation, package downsizing to keep costs and pricing in line, or perhaps a product line was purchased from another manufacturer and the UPCs need to align with your company’s UPC […]

Develop a market niche

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By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series  Competitive pressures rarely take a back seat. As an independent operator, you have an inherent advantage in your flexibility to make changes as you see fit, without having to “run it up the ladder” or build your case to convince […]

Brick-and-mortar retailing is far from its death bed

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by Dave Wendland, as seen in Chain Drug Review During the height of the pandemic, it was not uncommon to hear predictions that brick-and-mortar retail could only exist in the rear-view mirror. Storefronts were shuttered, e-commerce was booming, and convenience was winning out over experience. In fact, some naysayers were proclaiming the demise of physical […]

Invite your staff to implement their ideas

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  By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series  Getting your staff involved in generating and implementing ideas for your store is a great way to get them invested in the success of the store and empower them to think creatively to find ways to build the business, […]

Your goal is full-store shopping

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  By Megan Moyer corporate marketing manager, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series  The profitability of your front of store is a top priority as it becomes more and more challenging to make a profit on prescription business. To make sure your customers are aware of all your store has to offer, create […]