http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.theipg.co.nz en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:44:23 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/163139/who-cares/ The corporatisation of New Zealand healthcare is no longer a side issue - it is quietly resetting who owns care, who shapes it, and who benefits from it.The risk is that, in prioritising the corporate goals of efficiency and growth, the publicly funded health system drifts away from relationships, continuity, and community - the very things that keep people well.... Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +1200 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post163139 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/162031/two-different-games-independent-owner-operators-vs-corporate-models/ John Saywell, Chief Retail Scientist, The IPG... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:02:52 +1300 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post162031 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/160877/wecare-pharmacy-lincoln--new-shop-layout--re-merchandising/ The IPG team transformed the shop layout by implementing new planograms in WeCare Pharmacy Lincoln.... Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:12:57 +1300 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post160877 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/158147/seven-trends-and-opportunities-for-2026-and-beyond/ Providing your pharmacy customers with a professional instore experience isn’t just window dressing – it’s about creating a brand image that can make or break your business. It’s how your community decides whether to trust you, buy from you, and whether or not to book services with you.In 2026 and beyond, the most successful pharmacies will ensure that they present a smart store design which includes a credible retail health offer, and that they match this with efficient use of data and ... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:11:09 +1300 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post158147 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/156802/the-future-of-pharmacy/ New Zealand’s community pharmacy sector is now stretched to breaking point. Over the last four decades I’ve witnessed a slow, deliberate destruction of the community pharmacy network that was built on trust and service.Stagnant funding, wall-to-wall compliance, and workforce shortages only tell half the tale. Creeping corporatisation – the spread of big-box, retail-focused chains with shareholder returns as the only objective – has steadily undermined the core values of pharmacy care.The... Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:40:18 +1300 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post156802 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/153561/reimagining-retail/  Reimagining retail’s function within independent pharmaciesPaulette Crowley - Pharmacy Today magazine:Is there a future for retail in independent pharmacies, or has that been totally eclipsed by discounters? Paulette Crowley looks at where retail sits and if there is still a way for independent pharmacies to compete.“Retail is the last thing on my mind, to be honest. We’re far from thriving – we’re just trying to survive,” one pharmacist I rang for this article told me.That pha... Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:57:42 +1300 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post153561 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/144675/join-together-for-sector-success/ In a country the size of New Zealand, there is a lot to be gained by centralising essential services such as roading and rail, law enforcement, emergency services, health and education. The challenge for governments of all stripes is how to deliver local service that is responsive and effective, while the funding and planning is nationwide.The arrival of the “big box” Chemist Warehouse chain has changed the competitive landscape of the NZ Pharmacy market. Local pharmacies need to re-think th... Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post144675 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/142787/community-pharmacy--trends--opportunities/ John presented to the Moore Markhams accountant conference in February. Here's his presentation slides - get in touch with any questions!... Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:01:52 +1300 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post142787 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/129043/re-merchandising--antidote-macandrew/ ... Sun, 26 May 2024 21:00:01 +1200 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post129043 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/post/129042/re-merchandising-papamoa-pharmacy/ ... Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.theipg.co.nz/blog/#post129042