Retail transformation via breakthrough innovation
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, for Chain Drug Review There is an age-old adage that suggests that “he who hesitates is lost.” For as long as I can remember, this simply did not seem applicable to the retail industry. Sure, there were always a few who stuck their necks out with visions of […]
Analysis Angles

by Lisa Lopez, digital assets manager, for Chain Drug Review While businesses don’t often use the term “big data” anymore, the concept has not disappeared. The analysis of large amounts of data to mine a variety of insights and actions still provides the strongest guideposts when building a strategic direction. Many companies still struggle with […]
HRG’s Vogelsang Presents at WBDC Top Shelf Retail Program

Waukesha, Wisconsin — June 28, 2023 — HRG’s president and majority owner, Dawn Vogelsang, presented a session at Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) recent Top Shelf Retail Program, held virtually on June 8th. The program is for manufacturers wanting to expand into mass market retailers. Vogelsang’s presentation called “Shelf Awareness,” covered topics including pitch decks, […]
HRG Presents Smart! Talk at Shop! MarketPlace
UPDATE — April 10, 2023 — The Smart! Talk presentation has been moved to 12:30 p.m. on April 26. Waukesha, Wisconsin — March 28, 2023 — Angela Pinkstaff, director of business development at HRG, will lead a Smart! Talk presentation, “Improve Your Environmental Impact with Sustainable Fixture Practices,” on the show floor at Shop! MarketPlace, […]
Consider innovative approaches to accelerating speed to basket
By Angela Nicloy, director of marketing, as seen in Mass Market Retailers Speed to shelf is vital at brick-and-mortar. As Amazon, other retail leaders such as Walmart and Target, and worldwide circumstances continue to disrupt established business models, and shopper behavior increasingly favors an omnichannel experience, the focus for all retail supply chain stakeholders has […]
Revolution Beauty creates aesthetically appealing shopping experiences

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Cosmetics and beauty departments can be some of the most visually vibrant and engaging areas of a store. Bright, colorful, stocked with sleek and unique packages — they contain a wealth of products that please the senses. There’s a lot of preparation […]
Five technological advances that have recast retail
By Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, as seen in Chain Drug Review The use of technology has been expanding across retail for years — however, its pervasiveness was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The integration of technology within the retail ecosystem has become the new normal. This article highlights five technological advancements that have […]
Black Opal looks to create individualized experience for customers

By Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Black Opal Beauty is not the type of company that stands still. In a recent interview with Desiree Rogers, CEO of Black Opal, she recounted the large number of initiatives currently underway at the company. It is nothing short of impressive. […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Channel Overview Infographic Features New Data
March 5, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the first in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics will feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In addition to new […]
New Independent Pharmacy Research Published in HRG Report
HRG provides an updated view of independent pharmacies and their customers Waukesha, Wisconsin — January 27, 2021 — Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. (HRG), has published findings from its Independent Pharmacy Research Study and made it available, free to the industry, on its website. The study, developed and conducted in 2020, is an update of […]