Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Skin Care
Set aside time to update your skin care department to capitalize on trends that will help boost sales. Multitasking skin care products is a trend that plays into the minimalism movement and gives consumers more bang for their buck. One item that embodies that trend that made HRG’s Future 50 list for Drug Store News […]
HRG Presents at Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s ThoughtSpot
Waukesha, Wisconsin — July 14, 2025 — HRG’s vice president of strategic relations, Dave Wendland, will be presenting a continuing education session at Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s ThoughtSpot. The session, “Gaining Shelf Control,” is Friday, July 18, 2025, 1-2 p.m., and will provide independent pharmacists practical strategies to optimize category arrangement, shelf inventory, stocking levels, and […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Skin Care
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Small Business Growing Pains
By Julie Bonnell, vice president operations, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series Recently, I was talking with retail experts who work for companies which support independent pharmacies. The topic of discussion was unique tactics stores were using to drive business, and whether there was a way for HRG to support these types […]
HRG’s Nicloy Presents for the Second Year in a Row for the Women’s Business Development Center’s Top Shelf Retail Virtual Event
Waukesha, Wisconsin – June 9, 2025– HRG’s director of marketing, Angela Nicloy presented, “Shelf Awareness,” at the Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) Top Shelf Retail virtual event for the second year in a row. The event is for diverse business owners, male and/or female, who are preparing to pitch their consumer product to large […]
Partner with other local businesses
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager for the “Profits in the front end” blog series Building relationships with other local businesses is mutually beneficial. Not only can you widen your reach with consumers who might not have otherwise patronized your store, you can always learn and benefit from fellow small business owners. First let’s focus on […]
Curating Special Assortments to Enhance Customer Experience in Independent Pharmacies
by Cat Renwick, category analyst, for the “Profits in the front end” blog series In today’s competitive market, independent pharmacies can stand out by offering thoughtfully curated assortments that cater to the diverse needs of their community. By creating specialized sections — such as multicultural products, gifting options, and unique health, beauty, and wellness items […]
Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Family Planning
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Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise: Feminine Care
Part of the Ideas for Cross-selling Merchandise infographics series
Monthly Retailer Category Tips — Oral Care
by Kyle Lentz, category analyst, part of Monthly Retailer Category Tips Take the month of May to update your oral care department to drive sales with a focus on education and your product mix. It’s National Dental Health Month in May, a perfect opportunity to put together an endcap with staple oral care products, vanity items […]