“What a difference a year can make. Going into the fourth quarter of 2010, many economic prognosticators were heralding a long-awaited, albeit gradual, recovery from the recessionary forces that took hold in 2008. Many suggested that retailers only had to wait a few more months for consumers to once again start purchasing product at a robust rate.But predictions of recovery were clearly premature. In fact, as retailers find themselves on the cusp of another holiday…”
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“In an age in which retailing has largely become dominated by big corporate chains, Concord Pet Foods and Supplies is proving that there is still a place in the pet care market for good ol’ family-run pet shops. The Mutschler family, led by patriarch Larry Sr. has spent the last…”
“There is just something about owning a dog or cat. These pets invoke deep feelings in so many people, and they interact with humans in a way that no other creatures on earth can. It is not surprising, then, that the latest American Pet Product Association (APPA) National Pet Owners…”
“Nourishing pets and pet store profits alike, food products are the cornerstone of the pet specialty retail channel. Nothing inspires repeat customer visits, differentiates a pet store’s selection from competitors’ or provides a platform for retailers to demonstrate their pet-related expertise quite the way pet food does. So, it should…”
“Pet industry insiders often boast of the industry’s good fortune, even in the face of the current economic crisis affecting nearly every sector of business. They call the market resilient, nearly recession proof, and say it is stalwart against the ravages of a tough economy, thanks to loving pet owners…”