Get ready for stocking stuffer shoppers

At trades show or when shopping Frontendmarketplace.com, think stocking stuffers! There are many types of stocking stuffers, candy, any gift that fits in a stocking, personal care products like a toothbrush or a lip balm essential oils, and health-related items. Yes, vitamins and compression stockings are great stocking stuffers. Even the smallest front-end has at least 25 stocking stuffers. BTW, stocking stuffers do not have to be discounted the day after Christmas! YAY!

Dare to sell fashion

Colder months bring on more request for compression socks. Be daring and bring in bright colors and patterns. Black, brown & navy can be found most anywhere, bring fashion into your selection, and you will sell multiple pairs.

Got space? Go natural

Many people will be inspired to adjust their OTC departments sizes; some larger and others smaller. When going smaller the big question is "What do I put in the empty space?" Answer; think all natural products. Good news is, NCPA is going to help you find some.

Gabe prefers the right

Here are some basic steps in promoting your private label. First, do not refer to it as a generic instead call it your preferred brand. Always double face your preferred brand. Merchandise it to the right of the brand. Keep one 4ft shelf stocked with your best-selling preferred brand items behind the drop-off counter for an easy recommendation.

Get customers to BRB with BRB

Start placing big red bows on your lift chairs! Feature lift chairs on your Facebook and web pages. Sign idea "This Christmas give Dad the best seat in the house." Same sign for Moms! Instead of running a sale on the chairs, offer free delivery. Add to your sign: Free Delivery and Setup! Big Red Bows will help your customers Be Right Back.

Don't be shy, nominate your store for a NICE Award

It is time to get nominations in for the 2019 NICE Awards. Which of these categories is the one for something special you've done this year?

• Best External Remodel – From landscaping and paint jobs to entire rebuilds, how did you improve your curb appeal?

• Best Internal Remodel – Maybe you moved the pharmacy department. Maybe you created a compression section. Whatever your remodel project, how did it enhance your image and sales?

• Best In-Store Display – When done right, end-caps are the 2nd best section for creating impulse sales. Show us the display your customers couldn't resist.

• Best Exterior Sign – Roadside signs draw attention to your store. Have a new one you're proud of? Enter it to see if it's the best of the best.

• Best Delivery Vehicle – Are you riding in style? Toot your own horn and show off your delivery vehicle.

• Best Marketing/Promotion – How did you attract new customers in your community? Tell us about the great promotion you ran that you want to tell everyone else about.

• Best Customer Convenience Improvement – Americans love convenience. We take hard processes and make them simpler, such as curbside delivery, drive-up windows and automatic doors for patients who have trouble walking into the pharmacy. Do you have a great example of how you've made life easier for your customers?

Nominate your store this year... winners will be featured in the March 2019 America's Pharmacist magazine... click here to get the details!

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