I am still seeing stores lose potential profit on generic antihistamine sales! Check your generics to make sure it’s selling for the correct retail price.

Psst! There’s a FREE CBD webinar on Thurs, Mar 12. You’re going to like it. Receive critical info to help you counsel & sell CBD to your customers instead of a repeat of typical “what is CBD?” talking points. Register at ow.ly/QES550yCB3I. Tell them Gabe sent ya!

Mosquitoes and ticks are not social distancing! People are spending more time in their own back yard. Good idea to make repellents available with pickup and delivery RX orders.

My wife slipped a greeting card into my office today; she made my day! Post on your website that you can include a greeting card with Rx pickups/delivery. Make someone smile today. No need to discount the cards.

Immune boosters are booming! Vitamin C and Elderberry products are trending. Supplements make for a healthy add-on sale.

Stock up on elastic, large hair ties. Dr. Sanjay Gupta shows how to make a no-sew face mask on CNN—using bandana and elastic hair ties. Small investment that'll make lots of people happy.

I spent an hour yesterday evening raking leaves and got some sun! Promote your sun protection choices with social media and recommend at drive-up. Keep some inventory near the drive-thru window.

From what I can see from the supply chain, by the middle of May, hand sanitizers, masks, and thermometers will be easier to locate. Check with suppliers and wholesalers on what their preorder and backorder policies are. Pre-order if you can.

Do you stock anything to help with the rainy day blues? Puzzles, playing cards, children's books, crayons? Parents would appreciate knowing that you have them.

Everyone is washing their hands and many hands are looking dried and cracked. It's time to stock up and recommend your favorite hand cream.

Next Monday, Oct. 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET, during the #NCPA2020 Annual Convention, I’ll show you and your staff how to improve your store’s customer shopping experience. Register now and join me for this not-to-be missed staff meeting. ncpa.org/programs

Listen to “Deck The Aisles With Rows of Retail” on the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast. I dish out OTC and retail tips for the holiday season. Thanks PioneerRx for having me. It was a blast!

NCPA member Tyler Guess, owner of Woodburn Pharmacy in Dawson Springs, KY, says hooks for hanging coats and handbags is a welcome accessory for a vaccine/consulting room. Simple things can mean a lot! He also suggests including 2 chairs and 1 stool in the room. Tyler Guess

When designing that additional vaccine/consulting room, a pocket door or sliding barn door style will save space and eliminate a need for a threshold. More tips at ncpa.org/profitmakers. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

I am excited to see who'll win the 2021 NICE awards sponsored by QS/1 Pharmacy Software. I'm told there were a lot of great entries.

Consider this when applying decals or wrapping your delivery vehicle: A website is easier to remember than a 10-digit phone number when you're flying by customers at 40 mph. Think white letters on a dark background—more tips at ncpa.org/profitmakers.

Eye-catching end-cap from Pharmacy Ownership Workshop graduate Ashley P. Leggett, PharmD, EMT-I pharmacy manager of Mast Pharmacy in Williamston, N.C. If your goal is to sharpen your ownership skills, registration for Jan. 30-31 online workshop is a must! ncpa.org/pharmacy-owner…

Hashim Zaibak, PharmD and owner of Hayat Pharmacy, shares how he’s steering Walgreens’ patients to his store. Talk about a strategically placed billboard! He’ll be speaking during Jan. 30-31 Pharmacy Ownership Workshop. Register to learn from his expertise. ncpa.org/pharmacy-owner…

Clever sign + well-organized end cap = sale success. The folks at Tomahawk Pharmacy, located in Tomahawk, Wis., average three sales a day from this end cap! For more front-end ideas, swing by ncpa.org/end-caps.

How’re you branding your delivery vehicle(s)? Check out ideas for creative delivery vehicle wraps at ncpa.org/overhaul-fame-….