January 11, 2016 by Megan Moyer and Chain Drug Review
Hamacher Resource Group, health management, Megan Moyer, mobile devices, omnichannel, wearables
Opinion, Technology
The mobile experience, including both websites and apps, can play a prominent role for those tracking their fitness and wellness, managing multiple medications, and/or managing an illness or chronic condition. According to Pew Research Center, nearly two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone. Most smartphone owners have the device with them constantly, and they expect to
December 18, 2015 by Dave Wendland and Chain Drug Review
Apple Watch, Dave Wendland, Fitbit, Hamacher Resource Group, wearables
Opinion, Technology
Putting patients increasingly in control of their well-being and health care outcomes has truly come of age. It is through technology that the ability to automatically monitor, track and report a health condition has become attainable, and this is another positive step toward equipping consumers to be in charge of their health. This technology will
October 26, 2015 by Megan Moyer and Chain Drug Review
CVS/pharmacy, Hamacher Resource Group, Megan Moyer, social media, Walgreens
2015, Issue 10-26-2015, Issues, Opinion, Technology
There are many social media channels, and personal experiences with them vary based on age, interests, technology savvy and more. Depending on one’s interests or information being sought, there are likely a variety of ways to participate or find others online that can relate. Online communities can be a great source for support, education, connection
September 28, 2015 by Kyle Lentz and Chain Drug Review
e-commerce, e-commerce shopper, Hamacher Resource Group, Kyle Lentz, omnichannel experience
2015, Issue 09-28-2015, Issues, Opinion
How many times have you seen an image of a product and had your interest piqued, only to view the item firsthand and have the thought, “That’s not what I was expecting.” It’s common, especially among home buyers. The staged images on a realtor’s website look perfect, then you actually tour the house and what
August 22, 2015 by Kyle Lentz and Chain Drug Review
Hamacher Resource Group, Kyle Lentz, search engine optimization, SEO, website taxonomy
2015, Issue 08-24-2015, Issues, Opinion
Taxonomy is a behind-the-scenes organization system that is designed to get your customers from point A to point B on your website with as few impediments as possible. It’s the road that leads your customers to their final destination and, in the best-case scenario, a purchase. So the question that you need to ask yourself
June 22, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
community pharmacies, Dave Wendland, Hamacher Resource Group, Health Mart, McKesson, McKesson ideaShare 2015, Tom Boyer
Supplier News
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Dave Wendland, vice president and member of the owners group at Hamacher Resource Group Inc., is slated to present a continuing education session, “Seven Deadly Sins of Community Pharmacy,” this week at the McKesson ideaShare 2015 conference in San Diego. The presentation, to be held June 25 from 1:30-3:00 p.m., will focus on
January 5, 2015 by Cari Sass and Chain Drug Review
Cari Sass, category management, consumer health care, Hamacher Resource Group, shopper behavior
2015, Issue 01-05-2015, Opinion
In a multipart series during 2014 our team has examined key product attributes and marketing tactics from two different perspectives — the retail buyer and the consumer/shopper. This objective picture of the two viewpoints should contribute to a product’s success at retail. In our final column, we explore influences — including who, what and how