Thought Leadership

Retailers Need to Prepare for a “Hazardous” Holiday Returns Season

If you thought states were all-consumed contending with the coronavirus, think again. Even in the midst of the pandemic, environmental regulators and local governments are aggressively penalizing retailers for how they handle returns that are deemed hazardous under environmental regulations that govern the waste stream.  And the ongoing civil enforcement is costing merchants millions of dollars in settlements and fines. Millions.

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Five Questions Every Pharmacy Manager Should Ask About Physical Inventory

Pharmacy physical inventory is a critical but sometimes disruptive process within the healthcare system. But getting an accurate on-hand product count doesn’t have to interfere with everyday pharmacy operations. By engaging proven experts and asking the right questions, pharmacy managers can identify the best options available for driving improved inventory efficiency in support of greater profitability. So, here are five questions that pharmacy managers should ask to make sure they’re getting the professional inventory services they need -- and should expect. 

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INMAR INTELLIGENCE HOSTED DRUG DISPOSAL DRIVE-THRU EVENT AT WINSTON-SALEM HEADQUARTERS

Inmar Intelligence, in support of the DEA’s most recent National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, hosted a consumer drug take-back event on October 24 at its Team Support Center in the Winston-Salem Innovation Quarter.  The drive-thru drug drop off was a collaboration between Inmar, the DEA, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Winston-Salem Police Department, enabling members of the community to safely and conveniently remain in their vehicles while disposing of unneeded medications.

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The Business of Pharmacy

The United States spends almost twice as much per capita on healthcare versus other developed countries. This level of expenditure is driving disruption -- which is occurring on many fronts, including reformation of retail pharmacy models. While COVID-19 created a catalyst for change, and clearly demonstrated the importance that retail pharmacies play in the healthcare ecosystem, the long-term viability of traditional models continues to be challenged.

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IN A PANDEMIC, PEOPLE WANT PROMOTIONS.

With additional stimulus still a question mark, and likely a “2021 thing,” the economic pressure consumers are already feeling is growing -- alongside increased consumer demand for brands and retailers to help them stretch their grocery budgets. Promotions have not been a priority for many trading partners during these past months but data from our latest shopper survey shows that needs to change.

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Welcome to the Biggest Shift in Retail History

Get ready to shift your digital mindset. The information and answers you need to get started are right at your fingertips.

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In-housing Your Retail Media Network: Should You Do It?

“In-housing” is one of the more common discussions we have with our retail partners when we advise them on their Retail Media Network strategy. There is a clear upside to this approach. However, it's not a zero sum game. To create an optimal approach, retailers need to balance their network’s near term and long term revenue opportunities and consider all the costs associated with in-housing. 

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Aesthetic vs. Authenticity: The Showdown between Reels and TikTok

TikTok just avoided another potential shutdown and Instagram redesigned their home screen for the first time in years to feature Reels. It appears that the showdown between these two platforms is heating up. Or is it? While it might feel the choice is either/or, there is definitely room for everyone at the table. 

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What’s “In” this Winter Season? Contactless Checkout and Touchless Payments

This holiday season will look different for many people across the country. New menus, new traditions and new ways of celebrating with friends and family from afar. Another key difference this year? Shoppers’ increasing use of, and growing preference for, contactless checkout and touchless payments.  The Inmar Intelligence Contactless Payments Survey looked into this rapidly emerging trend to better understand how consumers’ burgeoning payment preferences could impact the industry and unearth insights into how retailers should respond. 

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