During the May 7, 2015 ECRM/Drug Store News webcast on Sun Care Promotion Practices, ECRM Lead Business Intelligence Analyst Tanie Andraos and Coppertone/Bayer Healthcare LLC. Customer Development Manager Scott Avers discussed trends in Sun Care promotions and merchandising.

Among the topics discussed were:

• Year-over-year promotional trends for the Sun Care category among retailers and brands
• Seasonal timing of Sun Care promotions, as well as the variety of tactics and assortments promoted across different regions
• Integration of Sun Care promotions with other “Outdoor Lifestyle” product promotions, such as patio furniture, grilling products, outdoor sporting items, and travel-sized items for vacations during summer and Spring Break
• The role of private brands in Sun Care promotions, including co-promotions with branded items, promotional tactics, and private brand differentiation.
• Is a hot price more or less important than frequent features?