Expansion can make it much easier to compete, particularly if one of pet specialty’s established powerhouse chains decides to move into your neighborhood.
While the pet industry has proven to be fertile ground for growing successful retail chains, expanding a one-store operation into a multi-unit powerhouse can be quite challenging—and risky—when you’re working with limited resources.
With the right approach to education and merchandising, the first-aid and wound care category offers both an opportunity to build customer relationships and strong sales potential.
While the Global Pet Expo and SuperZoo trade shows have proven to be vital to the
ongoing success of the pet industry, the Pet Industry Leadership Conference coming up in January will be no less important.
Lucy Postins, founder and chief integrity officer of The Honest Kitchen, discusses her company’s commitment to supporting healthy pets and healthy independent pet stores.
While pet specialty retailers face serious challenges in an evolving competitive environment, they can still be successful by playing to their strengths.
As dog bedding manufacturers devise increasingly sophisticated products, pet specialty retailers should know their customers’ needs and train staff to deliver the best solutions.
Cats are more popular than ever, which means retailers have the chance to drive sales in this
historically underserved category by stocking a great toy selection.
Online marketing tools can be invaluable, especially for those savvy retailers who know how to capitalize on the appeal of the live animals in their stores.
