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Passionate about improving results across retail supply chain. Sought-after speaker. Contributor to @Forbes_Agency; @DrugStoreNews; ChainDrugReview; and more

Tennessee
Joined April 2009
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Thank you, @FTomShay, for the terrific discussion on last night's Small Business Conversation podcast. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to compare some notes about what attributes are common among business owners and how passion alone may not be enough to…lnkd.in/eB5QFi_e
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The C-store landscape continues to evolve at lightning speed and this acquisition by RaceTrac is the largest in that company's history. In a blink of any eye, RaceTrac will be in 40 states!! lnkd.in/eAYkpV7D
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This brings the term "meeting the needs of a neighborhood" to an entirely new level. Well done, Stop & Shop. lnkd.in/e4hAadnm
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We have been analyzing and predicting expansion within the pet category at drugstores for quite some time. Glad to see CVS Health recognizing the opportunity and catering to pet parents. The challenges will be curating the selectio…lnkd.in/eiqxKbdW lnkd.in/eyFrWuwM
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Listen in on the recent National Grocers Association's webinars shared by Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. entitled, "The Power of Positioning." Here's one clue to what you may hear: What you put around the products is what differen…lnkd.in/eYTRGS85 lnkd.in/etpHxuqf
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As consumers continually search for ways to save money and remain intentional about their food purchases, I believe Dollar Tree Stores is on the right track. Offering price point options that fit budgets (especially for those who m…lnkd.in/ePkTJYBS lnkd.in/etFpUUNF
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Proud of Dawn Vogelsang and her knowledge share at the recent Women's Business Development Center virtual event. As experienced retail experts working across the retail supply chain and a WBENC certified business, the HRG team is…lnkd.in/e3rZ-cxU lnkd.in/eRxMucAS
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Motivating a retail staff has become increasingly difficult. Here are some great ideas from my RetailWire BrainTrust colleagues. It's important to remember that it is the team that differentiates experience and will forever separate winners from losers. lnkd.in/euBM6Pvd
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Congratulations, Eden Drug! Thank you for keeping the spirit of independent pharmacy alive and serving your community in an exemplary way. Great to see Pharm406 and Keller Pharmacy also being recognized for their commitment to the…lnkd.in/e-Ep86W2 lnkd.in/ejdaAzZy
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Consumer preferences have shifted regarding supplements. How can brands and retailers alike benefit from adjusting their strategies? lnkd.in/enPAq57D
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Grocers may have drawn the short stick when it comes to the SNAP benefit changes. Based on this research, the value channel is gaining favor. #SNAPbenefits #subsidies #grocery #rollback lnkd.in/eCyBKYAX
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Most would agree that there must be a better way to reduce retail theft. But, as many of the RetailWire BrainTrust contributors commented, the root cause must be immediately addressed. lnkd.in/e4rc9FNV
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With nearly 20,000 outlets, this is a significant announcement for Dollar General Store as their presence now encompasses every state in the Continental U.S. Despite a slight slowdown in store openings, their growth trajectory remains impressive. lnkd.in/e8XHAxPz
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Will you be attending this week's FMI- The Food Industry Association Nonfoods Hackathon? It's where industry leaders are coming together for an immersive event focused on a shopper’s transition from impulse to loyalty within nonfoo…lnkd.in/eFkp_dtq lnkd.in/ehMQatDD
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The CDC has this absolutely right: “Pharmacists’ education and training fully prepares them for participation in and contribution to team-based care, disease management and the provision of wellness services. However, pharmacists’…lnkd.in/egyMuECv lnkd.in/eUpMsAhk
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