Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Reaching Consumers Infographic Features Five New Charts
May 26, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the fifth in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In the “Reaching Consumers” infographic, […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study — Shopper Profile Infographic Features Six New Charts
May 14, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the fourth in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In the “Shopper Profile” infographic, […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Category Performance Infographic Features Seven New Charts
April 14, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the third in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In the “Category Performance” infographic […]
Independent Pharmacy Research Study – Competitive Environment Infographic Features New Data
March 31, 2021 – HRG, who released the Independent Pharmacy Research Study report at the end of January, has published the second in a series of eight infographics using data from the study. The infographics feature new views of the data for a deeper understanding of the independent pharmacy channel. In the “Competitive Environment” infographic […]
HRG Reviews Over 2,400 New Items in 2020
Waukesha, Wisconsin — March 18, 2021 — HRG’s New Item Review team, in its ongoing evaluation of products suitable for the independent pharmacy channel, evaluated 2,402 new health, beauty, and wellness (HBW) items in 2020. This is a decrease of roughly 21.1% from the 3,045 products reviewed in 2019. The decrease can be directly attributed to […]
Significant Updates Made to HRG’s Fine Line Classification System
Waukesha, Wisconsin — March 15, 2021 — HRG has completed its semiannual update of its Fine Line classification system for health, beauty, and wellness (HBW), home health care (HHC), and general merchandise (GM) products with notable adjustments to reflect industry changes. The March 2021 updates include significant enhancements which support the Fine Line mission of […]
A brand’s e-commerce strategy should start with taxonomy

By Julie Bonnell, vice president operations In the world of e-commerce and product attributes, proper classification is paramount. Taxonomy is truly unique in that it’s not only about the products themselves, but about the vision a brand manufacturer has for its business and how that shapes the relationship with customers. For me, this quickly brings […]